3022615 - 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
The dipped headlamps do not work if the main beam headlamps and the fog lights are on at the same time
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 3Error – ( dipped headlamps maintenance relay at CVM)Check dipped headlamps maintenance relay/dipped headlamps electrical circuitContinue to Step 3
Lights not activatedCheck individual lightsContinue to Step 2
2CHECKING INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of individual bulbs and light units.Continue to Step 3Bulbs damagedReplace 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 
3DIPPED HEADLAMPS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • right and left dipped headlamp fuses;
  • dipped headlamp maintenance 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 earths : See   E2011  DIPPED HEADLAMPS
Continue to Step 4Component defectiveReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
Connections brokenRestore the connections: See   E2011  DIPPED HEADLAMPS
4CHECKING STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the stalk unit is working properly; in particular check 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 
5CHECKING 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 faultyReplace the Body Computer Op.   5505A32 
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'