72631 - K91 INSTRUMENT LIGHTS NOT WORKING - DIMMER

With the ignition on and the side lights on, the instrument panel lights up, but when the lighting controls are operated it remains on constantly; the side lights work properly;
the dimmer control is directed to the "instrument panel node
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the lights can be dimmed at the nodes:

  • driver's door node
  • passenger door node
  • steering wheel node
  • roof node
  • luggage compartment node
  • CONNECT node
  • climate control node
Move on to Step The dimming cannot be carried out at all the nodesMove on to Step
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the CAN:

  • no control unit not activated;
  • that there are no faulty control units;
  • no control unit with faulty CAN line;
Move on to Step Presence of faultsContinue following the instructions in the diagnostic table
2CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Remove the C.L.E. exterior lights control panel and check that the dimmer switch is working properly    Continue following the instructions in the test 5540AA Exterior lights control operational check (C.L.E.)Move on to Step Switches faultyReplace the dimmer
3ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check for an earth at the dimmer (Wiring Diagram ) E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL Move on to Step No earthRestore the electrical connection (Wiring Diagram ) E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL
4ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Remove the instrument panel and check the connection between the exterior lights control panel (dimmer outlet) and the instrument panel (Wiring Diagram ) E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL Move on to Step Electrical connection interruptedRestore the electrical connection (Wiring Diagram ) E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsReplace instrument panel    See in Op. 5560B11 ANALOGUE CONTROL PANEL - R.R. or Replace