23 · Diagnostics

P0016 - timing/RPM synchronisation

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: 159 Factory Service Manual
Year: 2005–2011
Section: Examiner - diesel electronic management › P0016 - timing/RPM synchronisation

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Fault diagnosisP0016 - timing/RPM synchronisation

P0016 - TIMING/RPM SYNCHRONISATION

1.9 JTD 8V, 1.9 JTD 16V, 2.4 JTD 20V

The diagnostic equipment signals: Error P0016 (Timing/rpm synchronization)

This error is detected if the engine speed is above 50 rpm, the control module does not recognize any camshaft signal or the signal is not plausible. The above conditions should be satisfied for at least 0.8 secs.

1	Engine speed check	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the engine speed is correct by carrying out the test See Test 1060GI ENGINE SPEED CHECK	Move on to Step 2
2	Check on correct engine timing	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the engine speed is correct by carrying out the test Op. 0510A20 TIMING GEAR WITH BELT DRIVE - CHECK - CARRY OUT OPERATION WITH CAM COVER(S) REMOVED AND TAPPETS ADJUSTED AND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY DETACHED (IF NECESSARY)	Move on to Step 3	Timing not correct	Restore the correct engine timing Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT
3	Timing sensor check	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check correct operation of the timing sensor by carrying out the test See Test 5510CG CHECK TIMING SENSOR OPERATION	End of diagnosis

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