2751052 - I14 BRAKE LIGHTS AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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The brake lights are activated by the Body Computer Node controlled by the brake switch
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Turn the ignition ON and press the brake pedal.Check that the brake lights come on with the brake pedal pressedEnd of diagnosisOne or two of the brake lights do not come onContinue to Step 2
All the brake lights remain offContinue to Step 1
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 brake lights through active diagnosis
Continue to Step 4the operation of the lights in active diagnosis.Continue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
the operation of the lights in active diagnosis.Continue to Step 3
the operation of the lights in active diagnosis.Continue to Step 2
2BRAKE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • connections between brake pedal and Body Computer;
  • connections between Body Computer and bulbs
  • bulb earth See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS
Continue to Step 3Defective componentReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
Connections brokenRestore the connections See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS
3CHECK ON INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the individual defective bulbs and the bulb holder assembly Continue to Step 4Side bulb damagedChange the bulb Op.   5540A50 
Side bulb damagedChange the bulb Op.   5550D17 
Side bulb damagedReplace the bulb holder assembly Op.   5540A44 
Side bulb damagedReplace the third brake light Op.   5550D17 
4CHECK ON BRAKE PEDAL SWITCHAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the brake pedal switch is working properlyContinue to Step 5Switch not working properlyReplace the brake pedal switch Op.   5550D10 
5CHECK ON BODY COMPUTER SUPPLYAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Body Computer is supplied correctlyContinue to Step 6Incorrect supplyRestore the correct supply See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS
Incorrect supplyReplace the Body Computer Op.   5505A32 
6Continue as instructed by the testerAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis.