Alarm not working luggage compartment unlocked
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Alarm › Alarm not working luggage compartment unlocked
ALARM NOT WORKING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT UNLOCKED
When the alarm is activated, the boot lid release control is not enabled from the remote control.
The boot lock/release control is managed by the body computer Node, which sends a signal to the electric catch
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ensure the door lock system is working properly. In particular, check that the ''independent boot'' option is disabled. Then close the doors using the remote contro of mechanical key. Carry out the above operations using the second remote control. | Continue to Step 1 | Door lock system not working: doors and boot lid do not close/open simultaneously. | Continue with door lock system diagnosis See table | |
| The fault persists, even when the second remote control is used. | Continue to Step 3 | |||
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Connect the diagnostic equipment o the body computer node and check for errors. | Continue to Step 2 | Errors found: boot lid opening relay short-circuited. | Change the boot control relay. | |
| 2 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Keep the Examiner connected and check, in parameter mode, that the boot open/close command from the remote control is properly received. | Continue to Step 4 | The boot open/close command from the remote control is not received. | Move on to Step 3 | |
| 3 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| While in parameter mode, check operation of the remote control/s. In particular, check that each individual key is properly downloaded. | Continue to Step 5 | Individual remote control commands are not received correctly. | Change the faulty remote control unit/s | |
| 4 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check continuity/insulation of the electrical connection between boot catch with facia control unit and short-circuited joint. | Continue to Step 6 | Electrical conection broken or not insulated. | Restore the damaged electrical connection See | |
| 5 | Continue as instructed by the tester | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present. | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace the body computer node Op. | |
| 6 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present. | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Change the boot catch Op. Op. 7015B10 SINGLE TAILGATE LOCK - R+R OR REPAIR WITH PANEL/PROTECTION REMOVED | |
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