312000225 - I015 (SIDE) BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

The brake lights are not working; the third brake light is working normally; N.B: The RH and LH Brake Lights are operated directly by the Body Computer Node using information coming from the Brake Lights switch.
Test results
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT.All OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check the following at the Body Computer Node:

  • that there are no faults at the Brake Lights
  • the operation of the Brake Lights through active diagnosis
  • the plausibility of the Brake Lights On/Off parameter
Move on to Step 61. Presence of error at Brake Lights bulbs2. The lights do not come on3. The lights come on1. Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment2. Move on to Step 23. Move on to Step 5
2ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK.All OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the continuity/insulation between the Body Computer Node and the rear brake lights    See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS Move on to Step 3Wiring faultyRestore the correct electrical connection
3BRAKE LIGHT BULB CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Bulb efficiency checkMove on to Step 4Brake light bulb faultReplace the brake light bulbs
4REAR LIGHTS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the rear light clustersMove on to Step 5Rear light clusters faultyRestore operation, replace lights if necessary
5WIRING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the wiring between the brake light switch and the Body ComputerMove on to Step 6Wiring faulty.Restore the correct electrical connection
6CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists.Replace body computer    Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R