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Lancia Thesis Factory Service Manual (2002-2009)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Mil warning light flashing

Make
Lancia
Model
Thesis Factory Service Manual
Year
2002–2009
Section
On-board instruments › Mil warning light flashing
Fault diagnosisMil warning light flashing

MIL WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

The MIL warning light flashes with the engine started

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

STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
1FUEL RESERVE WARNING LIGHT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fuel reserve warning light is offMove on to StepFuel reserve warning light onTop up the fuel level so that it is not in the reserve conditionsMove on to Step
2FUEL LEVEL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fuel level gauge is working properlyMove on to StepFuel level gauge not working

Continue following the instructions in Table K020

Continue following the instructions in the table K20 FUEL LEVEL GAUGE NOT WORKING

3CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the tester input and check the following at the engine management node:in errors ambient

  • that there is no "misfire" error
The "misfire" error is presentContinue following the instructions in Table Z053
4ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Using the diagnostic equipment, cancel the errors in the control unit.Road test the vehicle and check that the errror does not occur againMove on to StepThe "misfire" error is presentContinue following the instructions in Table Z053
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 Lancia Thesis

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