Alfa Romeo Selespeed system
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FAULTS and TROBLESHOOTINGS
 

The car doesn't start
   
 
Symptom/conditions: The car doesn't start
  • * The engine doesn't start up
    * The display indicates the gear engaged and doesn't go to idle to allow starting

 
 

Preliminary check
If, when starting the engine, it is noted that the starter motor functions normally, the problem is caused by other systems (engine control, ABS, fuel pumpÖÖ.). See the specific charts.If the starter motor doesn't start continue following this diagnosis chart

 
 
Step Operations Test results
 
00 Start enable check All OK Problems found Intervention
 
  With the car running in idle and with Examiner in parameters environment, select start and check that it is allowed. Starting is allowed. Check the functioning of the starter motor Starting is not allowed. Go to step 0
 
0 Check oil level All OK Problems found Intervention
 
  Check oil level as shown in Procedure 2 Go to step 1 Level other than max Do Procedure 3
 
1 Check oil pressure All OK Problems found Intervention
 
  Check oil pressure as shown in Procedure 4. Go to step 2 Press < 40 bar Do Procedure 5
 
2 Check ECU errors All OK Problems found Intervention
 
  Check ECU for absence of errors. Specifically check for:
* Clutch sensor error
* Clutch solenoid valve current error
* Pump relay error
* Load relay error
* Control unit failure error 		Go to step 4 Presence of one or more errors included in the list Go to step 3
 
3 Check problems found All OK Problems found Intervention
 
  Check problems according to Procedure 17 End of procedure The problem persists Go to step 4
 
4 Check brake pedal switch All OK Problems found Intervention
 
  Check brake pedal switch operation according to
Procedure 7		 Go to step 6 The brake pedal does not work correctly Check the conditions of connections, wiring and switch. Restore/replace broken parts. Go to step 5
 
5 After checking brake pedal switch All OK Problems found Intervention
 
  Check that the problem is no longer present. End of procedure The problem persists Go to step 6
 
6 The problem persists All OK Problems found Intervention
 
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