Service News
Copyright By Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Printed 12/12/2008


Alfa MiTo


all versions
55
17.08
5540 1 201 FA FOG LIGHTS
Condensation - Service Solution


FAULT COMPLAINED OF

Presence of condensation inside fog lights.

TECHNICAL CAUSE

Water penetration.

OPERATIONS IN PRODUCTION

An improved coil cap has been adopted starting from the chassis number listed below.

IPLEMENTATION OF MODIFICATION

 

Version

 

Factory

 

Line

 

Chassis No.

 

Organization No.

 

all versions in question

 

Mirafiori

 

-

 

1001358

 

868

OPERATIONS IN NETWORK

Network behaviour standards towards the Customer

-When this problem is reported and confirmed, reassure the customer that it can be solved by replacing the coil cap with a new improved one.-After the operation show the customer what has been done and make sure they are satisfied.

Service Solution

If this problem is reported, replace the coil cap following the instructions in the Operating Cycle below.

OPERATION CYCLE

-Remove the lamp concerned as described in the appropriate procedure (Op. 5540D10) in the Service Manual.-Remove the cover and let any water in the lamp drain off, placing it with the cover opening facing downwards.-Dry the inside of the lamp with an air jet or a bodywork drier set to a maximum temperature of 60°C.-Remove the pre-modifiction coil cap (2) from the cover (1 - Fig. 1) and fit the new post-modification coil cap (3).

Fig. 1



    -Refit the cover (1 - Fig. 1) on the fog light, then refit it on the vehicle as described in the relevant procedure (Op. 5540D10) in the Service Manual.

    AVALABILITY OF PARTS

     

    Version

     

    Description

     

    Part No.

     

    Qty.

     

    all versions in question

     

    Coil cap

     

    71753060

     

    2

    CLAIM REPORT DATA

     

    Version

     

    Operation

     

    Piece

     

    Fault

     

    Position

     

    Time allowance

     

    all versions in question

     

    5540120

     

    1

     

    FA

     

    010-090

     

    0.75