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

K26 Engine coolant temperature gauge not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Instruments › K26 Engine coolant temperature gauge not working
Fault diagnosisK26 Engine coolant temperature gauge not working

K26 Engine coolant temperature gauge not working

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic socket

Verify:

  • there are no faults on the instrument panel;
  • there are no faults on the i.e. control unit
OK

Move onto step 2

for faults on the instrument panel for faults on the i.e. control unit
  • Continue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment

End of diagnosis

2CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic socket

Check warning light operation while in active diagnosis mode

OK

Move onto step 3

Warning light not working

End of diagnosis

3CHECKING COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Check that the engine coolant temperature sensor is working:

OK

Move onto step 4

Sensor not working

End of diagnosis

4CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

Check continuity/insulation of wiring between engine temperature sensor and i.e. control unit Wiring diagram E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC CONTROL

OK

Move onto step 5

Wires broken/not insulated
  • Restore wiring to correct operation

End of diagnosis

5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Probable i.e. control unit fault

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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