145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING   I017   


 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

REVERSING SWITCH CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the reversing lights control switch is working correctly

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Switch with defective contact

 

Replace the switch

 

2

 

CHECK ON OPERATION OF FUSE AND RELAY

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the operation of relay T6 and fuse F59 in the engine compartment junction unit

 

Move on to Step 3

 

1. Relay defective

2. Fuse blown

 

1. Replace the relay

2. Replace the fuse (and find out what could have caused it to blow)

 

3

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the continuity and the insulation of the wiring between the reversing switch and the reversing light

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Wiring with short circuit or open circuit

 

Restore the correct wiring

 

4

 

CHECK ON OPERATION OF BULB

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the reversing light bulb is working

 

Move on to Step 5

 

Bulb defective

 

Replace the reversing light bulb

 Op. 5550D26 REVERSING LIGHT BULB - R.R.

 

5

 

BODY COMPUTER CONNECTIONS CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check for deformed terminals or connections not present at the Body Computer

 

Move on to Step 6

 

Missing connections / pins bent

 

Restore the correct connections

 

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.

The reversing lights are controlled directly by the switch on the transmission connected to the positive line.