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Fiat Stilo Factory Service Manual (2001-2007)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

I.e. failure warning light flashing

Make
Fiat
Model
Stilo Factory Service Manual
Year
2001–2007
Section
Instrument panel › I.e. failure warning light flashing
Fault diagnosisI.e. failure warning light flashing

I.E. FAILURE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

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 workingSee table K20 FUEL LEVEL GAUGE NOT WORKING
3CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) and check:

  • that there is no 'Misfire' error
End of diagnosisThe 'Misfire' error is presentSee table Z53 MISFIRE ERROR
4DELETING AND CHECKING ERRORAll 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 5The 'Misfire' error is presentSee table Z53 MISFIRE ERROR
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 2001 Fiat Stilo

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