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

I.e. failure warning light flashing

Make
Fiat
Model
Panda Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Instrument panel › I.e. failure warning light flashing
Fault diagnosisI.e. failure warning light flashing

I.E. FAILURE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

1.1, 1.2 8v

The MIL failure warning light flashes when the engine has been started. The warning light can flash in two different ways: with the vehicle started up and stationary or with the vehicle driving.

Results of the tests
1CHECK ON FUEL RESERVE WARNING LIGHTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fuel reserve warning light is offContinue to Step 2Fuel reserve warning light on

Make sure the fuel level is above the reserve area

Continue to Step 4

2FUEL LEVEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fuel gauge is working properlyContinue to Step 3Fuel gauge not working

Coolant leaks detected

See table K20

3CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) and check that the Misfire error is not presentEnd of diagnosis'Misfire' error present

Coolant leaks detected

See table Z53

4ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECKINGAll OKProblems metOperation

Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit.

Road test the vehicle and check that the error does not occur again

Continue to Step 5'Misfire' error present

Coolant leaks detected

See table Z53

5Continue as instructed by the testerAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

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