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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Central locking / not working with remote control

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Doors › Central locking / not working with remote control
Fault diagnosisCentral locking / not working with remote control

CENTRAL LOCKING / NOT WORKING WITH REMOTE CONTROL

When the door lock is operated using the remote control, the central locking system does not work.

The door locking/unlocking command reaches the Body Computer Node via the CAN. The body computer node sends the signal received to the rear door and boot locks.

0PRELIMINARY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the door locking/unlocking system is working properly using the interior buttons

Check that the remote control battery is not run down.

Move on to Step 1System not working using the buttonsMove on to Step 1
Battery flatReplace the battery
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, check:

- no control units inactive;

- no faulty control units;

- no control units with faulty CAN line;

Move on to Step 2Presence of faults.Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment.
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Using the Examiner diagnostic equipment, check that the learning of the change of status of the door locking/unlocking switch is correct by turning the key in the lock barrelEnd of diagnosisThe door lock change of status has not been learnt.Move on to Step 3
3ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

- Check the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection between the door node and the body computer

See E3040 CENTRAL LOCKING

- Check the condition of the door lock protective fuse

- Check that the body computer is working properly.

End of diagnosisElectrical connection broken or not insulated.

Restore the electrical connection

See E3040 CENTRAL LOCKING

Door lock protective fuse blownReplace the fuse after finding out why it has blown
Body Computer defective

Replace Body Computer

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

only after ensuring that none of the parts indicated above is defective.

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