"TonyB" > wrote in message
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> "SteveH" wrote in message
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> GT > wrote:
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>> "GT" > wrote in message
>> eb.com...
>> > The 159 1.9jtdm has started saying 'have engine checked'. The familiar
>> > yellow engine light stays on too. The 156 always did this and I learned
>> > to
>> > ignore it!
>> >
>> > Car is running fine, no splutters, no bad noises, no smells, fuel
>> > consumption normal. Its done 3-4k miles in the last month or so, but
>> > nowhere near service time.
>> >
>> > Anyone experience of this model/engine? Is it crying wolf, or should I
>> > actually be concerned?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > GT
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>> I still have the VAG lead that I used in the 156. I presume the socket is
>> in
>> the fuse box under the steering wheel? What software would we all
>> recommend - free is best!
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> I use AlfaDiag, but it's not free.
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> You need to modify the lead to read the airbag ECU on an Alfa.
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> My 156 is doing the same. It usually goes off after a day or two. What
> seems to bring it on is
> wet weather or a car wash or a change of fuel. By that I mean the light
> comes on if I suddenly start using
> a Redex additive or stop using it.
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> Haven't pinpointed the cause but I'm not worried.
>
> TonyB

Mine has had Sainsbury's diesel since I got it in march.. Its just done trip
to france and had 3 different fuels and no problem. It was brimmed with
Sainsbury's fuel for its latest trip, then I filled up 3/4 tank at Total in
Yeadow way, Blackpool, then a 200 mile drive to Penicuik. Stopped for 2
hours, then a restart fired up the message. A few short trips later and the
message has gone again.