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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Cruise control not working under any conditions

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Engine › Cruise control not working under any conditions
Fault diagnosisCruise control not working under any conditions

CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING UNDER ANY CONDITIONS

The Cruise Control system controls do not work under any circumstances

1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Connect the diagnostic test equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the tester input.

Check for the presence of faults in the engine management control unit

Move on to Step 21. Error detected in the control unit1. Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2. No communication with the control unit

2. Restore the connection between the engine management control unit and the diagnostic connector: wiring diagram

See E5060 CRUISE CONTROL

2CRUISE CONTROL SELECTOR CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the Cruise Control contacts are working properly

See Test 5580AA Cruise Control ON/OFF control check

Move on to Step 3No continuity

Replace the Cruise Control lever assembly

See Test 5580A10 CRUISE CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY - R+R

3SUPPLY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

With the ignition key in the ON position and the Cruise Control ON, check that there is a voltage signal from the Cruise Control to the engine management control unit:

See E5060 CRUISE CONTROL

Move on to Step 41.No voltage detected

1.Repair the connections:

See E5060 CRUISE CONTROL

2.Fuse broken2.Replace the fuse after having eliminated the cause
4CONNECTIONS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the electrical continuity of the wiring between the junction unit, ignition switch, engine management control unit and Cruise Control system control:

See E5060 CRUISE CONTROL

Move on to Step 5No continuity

Repair the connections:

See E5060 CRUISE CONTROL

5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists: control unit defective

Replace the engine management control unit

Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + R

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo 159

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