K56 Both failure and tail warning lights on
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Instruments › K56 Both failure and tail warning lights on
K56 Both failure and tail warning lights on
During starting, the i.e. failure and the CODE warning lights come on and remain on
NOTA: If both the i.e. failure and the CODE warning lights remain on simultaneously, this means that there has been no dialogue between the two control units to recognize the key that has been inserted and therefore starting will not be enabled.
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket Check that the key is properly inserted in the ignition (i.e. enabled) | OK | |
| Key not enabled |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket Check, in order:
| OK | |
| Lack of dialogue between the two control units |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Error detected in one of the control units |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Lack of dialogue between the diagnostic equipment and a control unit |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | 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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