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01 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)02 1.9 JTD engine (1910)03 1.9 TD and TD Cat engine (1929)04 146 bodywork05 Engine overhaul: index and updates06 Engine overhaul: 1.3 and 1.6 Boxer (AR33501, AR33201)07 Engine overhaul: 1.7 16V Boxer (AR33401)08 Engine overhaul: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Twin Spark 16V09 Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16V10 Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)11 Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)12 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)13 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)14 Engine overhaul: 2.0 V6 Turbo (AR16202)
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)02 · 1.9 JTD engine (1910)
02 · Engine

Overpressure sensor

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Electric - electronic components › Overpressure sensor
1.9 JTD engine (1910)Overpressure sensor

OVERPRESSURE SENSOR

This is installed at the centre of the intake box and its purpose is to inform the injection control unit for: - injection pressure adjustment - injection length adjustment.

Overpressure sensor with electrical connector showing pin layout
  1. 1.5 V (from ECU)
  2. 2. Earth
  3. 3. Output signal

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  • Make sure the ignition key is in the «STOP» position, then disconnect the battery (-) cable.
  1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
  2. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the engine cover.
  • Refit the engine oil filler cap.
Engine cover removal showing screws and oil filler cap

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POTENTIOMETER

The accelerator pedal is fitted with two integrated potentiometers: - a main one - and a safety one. The control unit activates the following recovery strategies: - in the event of a fault on one of the two potentiometers, it allows throttle opening up to a maximum of 40° in a very long time - in the event of a complete failure of the two potentiometers, it shuts off throttle opening.

OVERPRESSURE SENSOR

  1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the overpressure sensor.
  2. Slacken the screw and remove the overpressure sensor.
Overpressure sensor removal showing electrical connector and mounting screw

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