2427504 - I03 NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

the no. plate lights are turned on by the Body Computer Node when the signal is received that the Side Lights have been turned on through the steering column switch unit or the Parking Lights on button.
Results of the tests
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
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 3No. plate lights error (open circuit or short circuit)Check the operation of the individual lights: wiring diagram See   E2010  SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS
2CHECK ON INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the individual bulbs and complete bulb holder assemblyContinue to Step 3Bulb damagedReplace the bulbs
Bulb damagedRepair or replace the bulb holder
3SIDE/NO. PLATE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • connections between Body Computer and steering column switch unit;
  • connections between ignition switch, dashboard control unit and Body Computer;
  • connections between Body Computer and bulbs
  • bulb earth: wiring diagram See   E2010  SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS
Continue to Step 4Connections brokenRenew the electrical connections See   E2010  SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS
4CHECK ON STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the steering column switch unit is working properly: in particular, the side lights switch: Continue to Step 5Stalk unit not working properlyReplace the stalk unit
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer present End of diagnosisFault persists Replace the Body Computer