72493 - I01 SIDE/NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

With the selector in the "Side lights" position the side/no. plate lights are not working;
The switching on signal for the side lights and the no. plate lights is supplied directly by the Body Computer Node.The lights can be activated using the following controls:

  • The switching on signal for the side lights and the no. plate lights is supplied directly by the Body Computer Node.
  • The lights can be activated using the following controls:
  • Side lights
  • Parking lights
  • Auto Position (Dusk sensor
  • 1. EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONTROL (C.L.E.):
  • 2. STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT (FOLLOW ME HOME FUNCTION).
1. EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONTROL (C.L.E.):2. STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT (FOLLOW ME HOME FUNCTION).
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that when the selector is positioned at the C.L.E. on the parking lights, the side lights come onMove on to Step

  • The side lights do not come on
Move on to Step
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT.ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check that there are no faultsMove on to Step presence of faults.Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check the operation of the bulbs through active diagnosis Move on to Step No lights come on Replace body computer    See in Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R.
3EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONTROL CHECK ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the continuity of the connections for the side lights selector (see test 5540AA)    Continue following the instructions in the test 5540AA Exterior lights control operational check (C.L.E.)Move on to Step Selector not working.Replace the exterior lights control     See in Op. 5540A20 Exterior lights SWITCH PANEL and instrument panel light dimmer - R.R.
4ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK.ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the continuity and the insulation of the wiring between the Exterior Lights Control and the Body Computer Node (Wiring Diagram ) E2010 SIDE LIGHTS/NUMBER PLATE LIGHT Check the connection to earth for the C.L.E.Move on to Step

  • Connection between C.L.E. and Body Computer Node short circuit or open circuit
  • Earth not present
Restore the electrical connection (Wiring Diagram ) E2010 SIDE LIGHTS/NUMBER PLATE LIGHT
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present