2582407 - 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
1CHECK WITH EXAMINER DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socketCheck that there are no faults in the Body ComputerContinue to Step 2Side lights bulb incorrectCheck condition of bulbsContinue to Step 2
Side lights bulb incorrectRestore the correct connectionsContinue to Step 3
2CHECK INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the individual bulbs and bulb holder assemblyContinue to Step 3Damaged rear bulbReplace the bulb Op.   5540A50 
Front bulb damagedReplace the bulb Op.   5540B22 
Rear bulb holder assembly faultyRepair or replace the rear lights cluster Op.   5540A44 
Front bulb holder assembly faultyRepair or change the front light unit Op.   5540B79 
Number plate light faultyRenew or replace the number plate light Op. 5550A94
3SIDE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • connections between ignition switch and stalk unit
  • connections between ignition switch and Body Computer
  • connections between Body Computer and bulbs
  • bulb earth See   E2010  SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS
Continue to Step 4Connections brokenRestore connections See   E2010  SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS
Connections defectiveReplace the connections
4STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the steering column switch unit is working properly: in particular, the side lights switch: Characteristic of working principle 5550A stalk unitContinue to Step 5Steering column switch unit not working properlyReplace the steering column switch 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'