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Fiat Panda Factory Service Manual (2003-2012)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Doors open check warning light on

Make
Fiat
Model
Panda Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Instrument panel › Doors open check warning light on
Fault diagnosisDoors open check warning light on

DOORS OPEN CHECK WARNING LIGHT ON

After having carried out the initial test, the doors open check warning light in the Instrument Panel Node remains on constantly.

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that all four doors and the boot are properly closedContinue to Step 1Doors or boot not properly closed

Make sure they are properly closed.

Continue to Step 1

Check that the driver's front door and the boot are properly closedContinue to Step 1Door or boot not properly closed

Make sure they are properly closed.

Continue to Step 1

1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner check, in the Instrument Panel Node ambient, that there are no errors and the following parameters are presentContinue to Step 5Impossible to connect with the Instrument Panel control unitContinue to Step 2
There are errorsContinue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Instrument Panel Node electrical power supply is correctContinue to Step 3Positive and/or earth electrical power supply faultyReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
3CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the electrical connections between the Body Computer and the Instrument Panel, in particular that each individual pin is correctly connectedContinue to Step 4Electrical connections not workingRestore damaged electrical connections.
4CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check the possibility of connecting with the Instrument Panel NodeContinue to Step 6Impossible to connect with the Instrument PanelReplace the instrument panel Op. 5560B11
5CHECK WITH ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems metOperation
With the Examiner in the Instrument Panel Node ambient, check, in active diagnosis, that the doors open check warning light is correctly activatedContinue to Step 6The component in question is not activatedReplace the instrument panel Op. 5560B11
6CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check, in the Body Computer Node ambient, that there are no errors and the specific parameter variesContinue to Step 1Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unitContinue to Step 7
There are errorsContinue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
The parameter values do not changeContinue to Step 10
7ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Body Computer Node electrical power supply is correctContinue to Step 8Positive and/or earth electrical power supply faultyReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
8CHECK ON CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the left front door switch and the Body Computer Node and between the switch in the exterior boot handle and the Body Computer Node See E2510 COURTESY LIGHTSContinue to Step 9Electrical connections not workingRestore damaged electrical connections. See E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS
Check the continuity of the wiring between the door lock geared motors and the Body Computer Node and between the switch in the exterior boot handle and the Body Computer Node See E2510 COURTESY LIGHTSContinue to Step 9Electrical connections not workingRestore damaged electrical connections. See E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS
9CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check the possibility of connecting with the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 6Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unitReplace the Body Computer Node Op. 5505A32
10CHECK ON CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the left front door switch and the Body Computer Node and between the switch in the exterior boot handle and the Body Computer Node See E2510 COURTESY LIGHTSContinue to Step 9Electrical connections not workingRestore damaged electrical connections. See E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS
Check the continuity of the wiring between the door lock geared motors and the Body Computer Node and between the switch in the exterior boot handle and the Body Computer Node See E2510 COURTESY LIGHTSContinue to Step 9Electrical connections not workingRestore damaged electrical connections. See E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS
11CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persistsContinue to Step 1

After having carried out the initial test, the lights check warning light in the Instrument Panel Node should remain on constantly.

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Move the ring nut and the steering column switch unit lever and check that the parking lights come on correctly.

Press the hazard warning lights switch and check that they are correctly activated.

Then turn the ignition key to the ON position and check that the side/no. plate lights are working.

Activate the rear fog lamp using the control panel and check that it is working properly.

Operate the direction indicators using the stalk lever and check that they are working properly

Press the brake pedal and check that the brake lights come on

Continue to Step 1Parking lights not working

Continue as instructed

See table I02

Side/no. plate lights not working

Continue as instructed

See table I01

Hazard warning lights not working

Continue as instructed

See table I39

Direction indicators not working

Continue as instructed

See table I10

Rear fog lamps not working

Continue as instructed

See table I21

Brake lights not working

Continue as instructed

See table I14

1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner check, in the Instrument Panel Node ambient, that there are no errors and the following parameters are presentContinue to Step 5Impossible to connect with the Instrument Panel control unitContinue to Step 2
There are errorsContinue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Instrument Panel Node electrical power supply is correctContinue to Step 3Positive and/or earth electrical power supply faultyReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
3CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the electrical connections between the Body Computer and the Instrument Panel, in particular that each individual pin is correctly connectedContinue to Step 4Check the electrical connections between the Body Computer and the Instrument Panel, in particular that each individual pin is correctly connectedRestore damaged electrical connections.
4CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check the possibility of connecting with the Instrument Panel NodeContinue to Step 6Impossible to connect with the Instrument PanelReplace the instrument panel Op. 5560B11
5CHECK WITH ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems metOperation
With the Examiner in Instrument Panel ambient, check, in active diagnosis, that the lights check warning light is correctly activatedContinue to Step 6The component in question is not activatedReplace the instrument panel Op. 5560B11
6CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check, in the Body Computer Node ambient, that there are no errors and the specific parameter variesContinue to Step 1Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unitContinue to Step 7
There are errorsContinue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
The parameter values do not changeContinue to Step 10
7ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Body Computer Node electrical power supply is correctContinue to Step 8Positive and/or earth electrical power supply faultyReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
8CHECK ON CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the various bulbs and the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 9Electrical connections not workingRestore damaged electrical connections.
9CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check the possibility of connecting with the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 6Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unitReplace the Body Computer Node Op. 5505A32
10CHECK ON CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the various bulbs and the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 11Electrical wiring not workingRenew the damaged wiring
11Continue as instructed by the testerAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsContinue to Step 1

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