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01 Introduction and contents02 Vehicle characteristics and maintenance03 Engine – mechanical (Twin Spark)04 Fuel system (Twin Spark)05 Ignition, starting and charging (Twin Spark)06 Engine cooling (Twin Spark)07 Engine – mechanical (V6)08 Fuel system (V6)09 Ignition, starting and charging (V6)10 Engine cooling (V6)11 Electrical diagnosis – introduction and wiring diagram guide12 Electrical 01 – Power supply13 Electrical 02 – Fusebox14 Electrical 03 – Location of grounds15 Electrical 04 – Sidelights16 Electrical 05 – Main and dipped beam headlights17 Electrical 06 – Headlight alignment adjustment18 Electrical 07 – Rear and front fog lamps19 Electrical 08 – Direction indicators and hazard warning lights20 Electrical 09 – Stop lights21 Electrical 10 – Reversing lights22 Electrical 11 – Day lights23 Electrical 11A – Dim-dip device24 Electrical 12 – Interior lighting25 Electrical 13 – Instrument panel26 Electrical 14 – Check panel27 Electrical 15 – Provision for radio28 Electrical 15A – Radio system29 Electrical 16 – Cigar lighter30 Electrical 17 – Horns31 Electrical 18 – Windscreen wipers and washers, headlight washers32 Electrical 19 – Heated rear window and heated door mirrors33 Electrical 20 – Boot release control34 Electrical 21 – Door locking system35 Electrical 21A – Remote control door locking36 Electrical 21B – Anti-theft device37 Electrical 22 – Front power windows38 Electrical 22A – Front power windows (one-touch version)39 Electrical 23 – Rear power windows40 Electrical 24 – Adjustable heated seats41 Electrical 25 – Sunroof42 Electrical 26 – Heating, ventilation and air conditioning43 Electrical 27 – Starting and charging44 Electrical 28 – Engine cooling fan45 Electrical 29 – Motronic ignition and injection46 Electrical 29A – Alfa Romeo CODE immobiliser47 Electrical 30 – ABS48 Electrical 31 – Controlled damping suspension49 Electrical diagnosis – components key50 Clutch51 Gearbox and differential52 Axle shafts53 Front suspension54 Brakes55 Steering56 Rear suspension57 Wheels and tyres58 Electrical system59 Instrument panel and electronic instruments60 Bodywork61 Doors62 Boot and bonnet63 Interior trim64 External trim65 Heating and ventilation
Alfa Romeo 155 Factory Service Manual (1992-1998)36 · Electrical 21B – Anti-theft device
36 · Electrical

Fault diagnosis

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
155 Factory Service Manual
Year
1992–1998
Section
Fault diagnosis › Fault diagnosis
Electrical 21B – Anti-theft deviceFault diagnosis

When activated the system automatically carries out a SELF-DIAGNOSIS which indicates possible malfunctions via the flashing of the led

Mode of flashing of led Meaning Carry out test
6 Hz, lasting 2.5 secs. Door/bonnet/boot left open or switch broken
Volumetric sensors broken
check correct closure of doors and bonnet/boot. Engage and disengage the system. Count the number of times the led flashes and proceed following the indications given in the table below.
1c Hz, lasting 2.5 secs. Fault in the electronic circuits of the control unit replace the control unit N45
No flashing Malfuction affecting led J

Also then the system is switched off it will communicate any alarms detected once again by flashing the led:

Number of times led flashes Components triggering alarm Carry out test
1 Impulse Front right-hand door A
2 Impulses Front left-hand door B
3 Impulses Rear right-hand door C
4 Impulses Rear left-hand door D
5 Impulses Volumetric sensors E
6 Impulses Bonnet F
7 Impulses Boot G
8 Impulses Interruption in key-activated supply H
9 Impulses Interruption in supply to battery I
10 Impulses At least three simultaneous causes of an alarm Rapeat the engagement/disengagement of the system. If necessary carry out all the above tests.

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