23 · Diagnostics

Side lights not working

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

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Fault diagnosisSide lights not working

SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

The side lights are switched on directly by the Body Computer Node at the same time as the number plate lights.

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	With the ignition ON, turn the ring nut on the steering column switch unit to the side lights and check that the side lights and the number plate lights come on. Turn the key to the OFF position and check that they remain on	End of diagnosis	None of the lights come on in any conditions	Coolant leaks detected See table I01
			None of the lights come on in any conditions	Coolant leaks detected See table I02
			None of the lights come on in any conditions	Continue to Step 1
1	CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic equipment and check that there are no faults at the Body Computer Node	Continue to Step 2	the operation of the lights in active diagnosis.	Continue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2	ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the condition of the bulbs. Check the continuity and insulation of the wiring for the front and rear side lights	Continue to Step 3	Check the continuity and insulation of the wiring for the front and rear side lights	Change bulbs Op. 5540B26
			Rear bulbs burnt out	Change bulbs Op. 5540A42
			Connections broken/short circuited	Renew the electrical connections See E2010 SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS
3	CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, check the operation of the side lights through active diagnosis	Continue to Step 4	None of the side lights come on	Replace the Body Computer Op. 5540A42
4	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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