motor control system failure

[fake7]

Hey Alfa fans should I be worried?
it starts, stops & drives but the engine warning light is on. i've done about 10 miles with it like this to get home tonight.
Alfa 156 2.0 JTS

[14-7]

Could be the MAF or anything really.

Is everything working as it should?

Does the car stutter, not rev properly, what is the water temp sitting at?

[fake7]

thanks for the answer
i have now booked it into Alfa Workshop for repairs. i thought it might be a blown motor, but it sounds like it's something in the engine sensors (motor = engine?). It seems to drive ok, water temp ok etc.

[MLC166]

Has it flashed up the message on the screen. Check your battery first, Alfas are very sensitive to a low charge. If its the original battery then its probably passed its best. Hope this helps.

[BussoV6]

Mine has been on for a while - its a lambda sensor in my case, but can be caused by umpteen things! If your car is running ok then I wouldn't panic, but best to get it onto diagnostics and see what is amiss.

[fake7]

thanks for the replies.
the message flashes up when I start the engine and then the engine management light stays on. Battery has a green "good" indicator, but i will check the charging volts tomorrow. It's due a service soon, so i'll get everything checked out.

[POORCARDEALER]

Mine used to do this and go in limp mode (JTD model)...turned out a small rubber pipe going to turbo boost valve was split

[fake7]

car now fixed - turned out to be a computer hic-up. reset and now good.

I'm new to Alfa ownership and it sounds like i have a lot to look forward to!