3022614 - 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 number plate lights do not work and this fault is indicated by the light failure warning light.
Results of the tests
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the Examiner equipment to the diagnostic socket.

Verify:

  • that there are no faults in the Body Computer
  • through the active diagnosis, the operation of the lights.
Continue to Step 3Side lights error (open circuit or short circuit)Check the operation of the individual lights: wiring diagram See   E2010  SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS Continue to Step 2
2CHECKING INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the individual bulbs and the bulb holder assemblyContinue to Step 3Bulbs damagedReplace the bulbs
Fault in right front light clusterRepair or replace front light cluster Op.   5540B75 
Fault in left front light clusterRepair or replace front light cluster Op.   5540B74 
Rear light cluster faultyRepair or replace the rear light cluster Op.   5540A56 
No. plate lights faultyRenew or replace the no. plate lights Op.   5540A94 
3SIDE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • connections between Body Computer and steering column switch unit;
  • connections between ignition switch and Body Computer
  • connections between Body Computer and bulbs
  • bulb earths : See   E2010  SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS
Continue to Step 4Connections brokenRestore connections See   E2010  SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS
4CHECKING STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the steering column switch unit is working properly: in particular, the side lights switch: Characteristic of working principle   5550  MANOEUVRING AND WARNING SIGNALS Continue to Step 5Steering column switch unit not working properlyReplace the stalk unit Op.   5550A12 
5CHECK IGNITION SWITCHAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the side lights come on when the ignition key is turned in the opposite directionContinue to Step 6Ignition switch faultyRenew or replace the ignition switch Op.   5520A12 
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'