K21 Fuel reserve warning light not working
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Instruments › K21 Fuel reserve warning light not working
K21 Fuel reserve warning light not working
With the ignition key in the ON position, the fuel reserve warning light does not come on when the tank is empty or comes on when the tank is full.
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS Check the operation of the fuel level gauge. | OK | |
| The fuel level gauge does not work either | Move onto step (see K20) | ||
| 1 | CHECKING WARNING LIGHT Check the condition of the fuel reserve warning light, located in the central instrument | OK | |
| Warning light faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | CHECKING CENTRAL INSTRUMENT Check the central instrument is working properly, particularly the fuel level signal check device see DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: 5560 Instruments (see 5560F) | OK | |
| Device not working |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present | OK | End of diagnosis |
| Fault persists | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
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