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Engine management light

  • 07-08-2018 9:10pm
    #1
    Heiser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 238 ✭✭


    I'm getting an engine management light on my Alfa 159. Anyone know where the cheapest place is to get the code read? I tried one of them OBD scanner things but couldn't get it to connect to my ECU. Need to get it read asap


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  • #2
    rex-x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭rex-x


    Where are you located? Alfas of that era can be more difficult to read that an other marque


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Not DIY, moved out main forum


  • #4
    bbuzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 210 ✭✭bbuzz


    I got a cheap OBDII scanner off Amazon, has worked on both the 159s I have owned.

    I think it uses the KWP2000 protocol, so maybe check your scanner is compatible.


  • #5
    Heiser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 238 ✭✭Heiser


    bbuzz wrote: »
    I got a cheap OBDII scanner off Amazon, has worked on both the 159s I have owned.

    I think it uses the KWP2000 protocol, so maybe check your scanner is compatible.

    Bought a cheap scanner on Amazon yesterday. Just waiting for delivery. Didn't know they could be got so cheap


  • #6
    Tazio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭Tazio


    what type engine in is your Alfa 159?


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  • #7
    Heiser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 238 ✭✭Heiser


    Tazio wrote: »
    what type engine in is your Alfa 159?

    2.2jts. Praying the code isn't timing chain related


  • #8
    Tazio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭Tazio


    Oh that's why i asked.. Ive the same engine in my 2007 159. Had chain done at 17k miles and again at 86k miles with 8k oil changes.. i hope you dont see the P0016 error when you read the diag.

    On the bright side an GM timing kit with an Alfa chain tensioner can be cheaper option. A good indy will keep costs down.. best of luck! Hopfully it's just emissions related.


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