2427506 - I05 DIPPED HEADLAMPS NOT WORKING

When the steering column switch unit ring nut is operated with the ignition ON, the dipped headlamps do not work
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 3Dipped headlamps relay error (in dashboard control unit)Check the dipped headlamps relay.Continue to Step 3
Lights not activated Check the individual lights.Continue to Step 2
2CHECK ON INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of individual bulbs and light units.Continue to Step 3Bulbs damagedReplace bulbs
Bulbs damagedRepair or replace front lights cluster
Bulbs damagedRepair or replace front lights cluster
3DIPPED HEADLAMPS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • right and left dipped headlamp fuses;
  • dipped headlamps 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: wiring diagram See   E2011  DIPPED HEADLAMPS
Continue to Step 4Defective componentReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
Connections brokenRestore the connections: wiring diagram See   E2011  DIPPED HEADLAMPS
Lamps earth defectiveRestore the bulb earth: wiring diagram See   E2011  DIPPED HEADLAMPS
4CHECK ON STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the stalk unit is working properly; in particular check the side lights switch Continue to Step 5Stalk unit not working properlyReplace the stalk unit
5CHECK ON BODY COMPUTERAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Body Computer is supplied properlyCheck 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 6Body Computer supply incorrectRestore the correct supply See   E2011  DIPPED HEADLAMPS
Body Computer defectiveReplace the Body Computer
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer present End of diagnosis