2888369 - I01 SIDE LIGHTS/NO. PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

With the ignition key in the ON position, when the steering column switch unit ring nut is operated, the side lights or the no. plate lights do not work.
Results of the tests
1CHECK INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the side light bulbs and the bulb holder assemblyContinue to Step 2Bulb damagedChange bulbs
Rear light cluster faultyRenew or replace the rear light cluster Op.   5540A44 
Front lights cluster faultyRepair or replace front lights cluster Op. 5540B20
No. plate lights faultyRenew or replace the no. plate lights Op.   5540A94 
2SIDE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

  • side light fuses
  • connections between the ignition switch and the junction unit
  • connections between steering column switch unit and junction unit
  • connections between the junction unit and the bulbs
  • bulbs earth
( See   E2010  SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS ).
Continue to Step 3Connections brokenRestore the connections
3STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the stalk unit is working properly: in particular, check the side light switch see DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: 5550A stalk unitContinue to Step 4Stalk unit not working properlyReplace the steering column switch unit Op.   5550A12 
4CHECK IGNITION SWITCHAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the side lights come on when the ignition key is turned in the opposite directionContinue to Step 5Ignition switch faultyRenew or replace the ignition switch Op.   5520A12 
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'