145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   (SIDE) BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING   I015   


 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT.

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check the following at the Body Computer Node:

  • that there are no Brake Light faults

  • the operation of the Brake Lights through active diagnosis

  • the plausibility of the Brake Lights On/Off parameter.

 

Move on to Step 6

 

1. Presence of error at Brake Light bulbs

2. The lights do not come on

3. The lights come on

 

1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment

2. Move on to Step 2

3. Move on to Step 5

 

2

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK.

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the continuity/insulation between the Body Computer Node and the rear brake lights

 See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS

 

Move on to Step 3

 

Wiring faulty

 

Restore the correct electrical connection.

 

3

 

BRAKE LIGHT BULBS CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Bulb efficiency check

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Brake light bulb fault

 

Replace the brake light bulbs

 

4

 

REAR LIGHTS CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the rear light clusters

 

Move on to Step 5

 

Rear light clusters faulty

 

Restore operation, replace lights if necessary

 

5

 

WIRING CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the wiring between the brake light switch and the Body Computer

 

Move on to Step 6

 

Wiring faulty.

 

Restore the correct electrical connection.

 

6

 

CORRECT OPERATION CHECK.

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the fault is no longer present

 

End of diagnosis

 

The fault persists.

 

Replace the body computer

 Op. 5505A35 MAIN BODY COMPUTER/JUNCTION UNIT - R.R.

N.B: The right and left Brake Lights are operated directly by the Body Computer Node using information coming from the Brake Lights switch.

The brake lights are not working; the third brake light is working normally;