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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

I.e. failure warning light flashing

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Instrument panel › I.e. failure warning light flashing
Fault diagnosisI.e. failure warning light flashing

I.E. FAILURE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

3.2 V6

The MIL failure warning light flashes when the engine has been started

The warning light can flash in two different ways: with the vehicle started up and stationary or with the vehicle driving.

Results of the tests
1CHECK ON FUEL RESERVE WARNING LIGHTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fuel reserve warning light is offContinue to Step 2Fuel reserve warning light on

Make sure the fuel level is above the reserve area

Continue to Step 4

2FUEL LEVEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fuel gauge is working properlyContinue to Step 3Fuel gauge not working

Continue according to the instructions in

See table

See table K20 FUEL LEVEL GAUGE NOT WORKING

3CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) and check that the Misfire error is not presentEnd of diagnosisMisfire error present

Continue according to the instructions in

See table

See table Z53 MISFIRE ERROR

4ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECKINGAll OKProblems metOperation

Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit.

Carry out a road test and ensure the error does not recur.

Continue to Step 5Misfire error present

Continue according to the instructions in

See table

See table Z53 MISFIRE ERROR

5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT

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