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

P2455 - differential pressure sensor

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Examiner - diesel electronic management › P2455 - differential pressure sensor
Fault diagnosisP2455 - differential pressure sensor

P2455 - DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR

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

The diagnostic equipment signals: Error P2455 (differential pressure sensor pipe).

This error is detected if the electronic control unit detects a malfunction using the differential pressure sensor internal evaluation logic.

0Preliminary checksALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Select the following system on the diagnostic equipment: Diesel EDC16C39 electronic injection system. Delete the errors memorized.

Carry out the regeneration of the particle filter

Op. 0520G12 PARTICULATE FILTER (D.P.F.) - REGENERATION EXAMINER

checking that the outcome is positive

Move on to Step 1The regeneration failsContinue as described by the diagnostic equipment
1Exhaust system checkALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the seal of the exhaust system is correct, with particular reference to:

  • Catalytic converter
  • Particle filter
  • Temperature sensors
  • Differential pressure sensor
Move on to Step 2There are leaks or the seal is not perfectRestore the correct seal. Replace the faulty components, if necessary
2Check on the operation of the differential pressure sensorALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check correct operation of the differential pressure sensor

See Test 1080BF CHECK DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR OPERATION

End of diagnosis

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