Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 General information02 Specifications03 Manufacturing data and tolerances04 Tightening torques05 Fluids and lubricants06 Maintenance07 Diagnostic checks08 Engine09 Clutch10 Gearbox and differential11 Transmission (4x4)12 Axles and driveshafts13 Brakes14 Steering15 Suspension and wheels16 Heating, air conditioning and auxiliary units17 Electrical equipment18 Body fittings19 Body panels and frame20 Wiring diagrams and electrical functions21 Wiring harnesses22 Connectors and pin-outs23 Fault diagnosis24 Special tools
Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Engine idling high

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Engine › Engine idling high
Fault diagnosisEngine idling high

ENGINE IDLING HIGH

1.9 JTD 8V, 1.9 JTD 16V, 2.4 JTD 20V

The customer complains of: The engine idle speed has increased

Results of the tests
1AMBIENT PARAMETERS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Select the following control unit at the diagnostic equipment: EDC16C39 Diesel electronic injection control unit.

Check the value of the following parameters:

. Battery voltage

See Test 5530BB BATTERY VOLTAGE CHECK

. Accelerator pedal

. Accelerator position 1 AD/C

. Accelerator position 2 AD/C

See Test 1068AC ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECKS

. Air temperature in the intake manifold

See Test 1064BD SUPERCHARGING TEMPERATURE CHECK

. Engine coolant temperature

See Test 1060OE CHECK ON OPERATION OF COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

. Engine rpm

See Test 1060GI ENGINE SPEED CHECK

. Objective Diesel pressure

. Measured Diesel pressure

See Test 1060GH DIESEL FUEL PRESSURE CHECK

End of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo 159

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.