2427513 - I15 (SIDE) BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Brake lights do not work The third brake light works normally
The RH and LH brake lights are controlled directly from the Body Computer Node on the basis of information from the Brake Light switch.
Results of the tests
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic socketCheck that there are no faults in the Body ComputerContinue to Step 2Brake lights faulty.Check the individual lights. Continue to Step 2
2CHECK ON INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the individual bulbs and complete bulb holder assemblyContinue to Step 3Bulbs damaged/unsuitableReplace bulbs
Bulbs damaged/unsuitableRenew or replace the rear light cluster
3BRAKE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • stop lights fuse
  • connection between dashboard control unit, Body Computer and brake pedal switch;
  • connections between Body Computer and bulbs
  • bulb earth : See   E2021  BRAKE LIGHTS
Continue to Step 4Defective componentReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
Connections brokenRestore the connections
Faulty earthRestore the earth contact See   E2021  BRAKE LIGHTS
4CHECK ON BRAKE PEDAL SWITCHAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the brake pedal switch is fitted correctly and working See   E2021  BRAKE LIGHTS Continue to Step 5Switch fastening / adjustment incorrectAdjust the switch
Brake pedal switch faultyReplace the switch
5CHECKING FACIA CONTROL UNITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the continuity of the facia control unit internal circuit See   E2021  BRAKE LIGHTS Continue to Step 6Facia control unit circuit brokenChange the facia junction unit
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer present End of diagnosis