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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

Z50 Mixture strength error

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Examiner › Z50 Mixture strength error
Fault diagnosisZ50 Mixture strength error

Z50 Mixture strength error

The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Mixture strength

StepTest procedureResultAction
0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) and record the errors and environmental parameters.

Check for the 'Mixture strength' error only

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

The 'Upstream Lambda signal' error is present

End of diagnosis

Only the 'Mixture strength', 'Misfire', 'Catalyzer' and/or 'Downstream Lambda signal' errors are present

Move onto step 1

Other errors are present
  • Identify and eliminate the cause of the problem

Move onto step 1

1SIGNAL PLAUSIBILITY CHECK

Check the plausibility of the MAP/flow meter sensor signal See Test 1056BX MAP/flow meter signal plausibility

OK

Move onto step 2

The signal is not plausible

End of diagnosis

2ERROR DETAIL CHECK

Check the detail of the 'Mixture strength' error

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

The detail is 'Above the upper limit'

End of diagnosis

The detail is 'Air leaks downstream of flow meter'

End of diagnosis

The detail is 'Below the lower limit'

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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