23 · Diagnostics

Dipped headlamps not working

Make: Fiat
Model: Panda Factory Service Manual
Year: 2003–2012
Section: Lights › Dipped headlamps not working

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Fault diagnosisDipped headlamps not working

DIPPED HEADLAMPS NOT WORKING

When the steering column switch unit ring nut is operated with the ignition ON, the dipped headlamps do not work

1	CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic socket check that there are no faults in the Body Computer the operation of the lights in active diagnosis.	Continue to Step 3	the operation of the lights in active diagnosis.	Continue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
		Continue to Step 3	the operation of the lights in active diagnosis.	Continue to Step 2
2	CHECK ON INDIVIDUAL LIGHTS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the condition of individual bulbs and light units.	Continue to Step 3	Bulbs damaged	Replace bulbs Op. 5540B22
			Front right light cluster faulty	Repair or replace front lights cluster Op. 5540B08
			Front left light cluster faulty	Repair or replace front lights cluster Op. 5540B07
3	DIPPED HEADLAMPS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check, in order: right and left dipped headlamp fuses; dipped headlamp maintenance relay; connections between steering column switch unit and Body Computer; connections between Body Computer and dashboard control unit; connections between dashboard control unit and bulbs; bulb earth See E2011 DIPPED HEADLAMPS	Continue to Step 4	Connections broken	Replace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
		Continue to Step 4	Connections broken	Restore the connections See E2011 DIPPED HEADLAMPS
4	CHECK ON STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the stalk unit is working properly; in particular check the side lights switch	Continue to Step 5	Stalk unit not working properly	Replace the stalk unit Op. 5550A12
5	CHECK ON BODY COMPUTER	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the Body Computer is supplied properly Check that when an earth signal from stalk unit to Body is activated, an earth signal is emitted from the Body to drive the dipped beam headlamps relay: See E2011 DIPPED HEADLAMPS	Continue to Step 6	Body Computer supply incorrect	Restore the correct supply See E2011 DIPPED HEADLAMPS
		Continue to Step 6	Body Computer supply incorrect	Replace the Body Computer Op. 5505A32
6	Continue as instructed by the tester	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis

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