Overpressure sensor
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
- Year
- 1994–2001
- Section
- Electric - electronic components › 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.
- 1.5 V (from ECU)
- 2. Earth
- 3. Output signal
REMOVAL/REFITTING
- Make sure the ignition key is in the «STOP» position, then disconnect the battery (-) cable.
- Remove the engine oil filler cap.
- Slacken the fastening screws and remove the engine cover.
- Refit the engine 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
- Disconnect the electrical connection from the overpressure sensor.
- Slacken the screw and remove the overpressure sensor.
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