:: ECU Fault Codes::

This only works on certain models but it's worth a try to see if this useulf self-diagnosis function works on your 155.

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Insert the key into the ignition and turn to "marcia", pump the accelerator pedal five times in under five seconds and wait. The injector light should start flashing a repetitive code along the following lines...

oooo - oooo - oooo - oooo = 4444
o - oo - o - o = 1211

4-4-4-4

No errors

1-2-1-1
Battery voltage
1-2-1-4
Engine temperatue sensor
1-2-1-6
Throttle valve sensor
1-2-2-1
Air flow meter
1-2-2-2
Idle actuator (opening)
1-2-2-3
Regulation of lambda probe
1-2-2-4
Heated lambda probe
1-2-2-5
Air temperature sensor
1-2-2-6
Electroinjectors (group 1)
1-2-3-1
Power ciruit (inside control unit)
1-2-3-2
Electroinjectors (group 2)
1-2-3-3
Idle actuator (closure)
1-2-3-5
Compressor inlets
1-2-3-6
Compressor command
1-2-4-3
Fuel pump relay
1-2-4-4
Vapour recovery solenoid valve
1-2-4-5
Timing variator relay (1.8 and 2.0 TS only)
1-2-5-1
Control unit EPROM
1-2-5-4
Throttle valve sensor (signal)
NB. This does not work on the 2.0 16v, please advise if you find it doesn't work on any others....


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