rough running 164

["Chris and Deanna Hogan" <yankee@domain.elided>]

I have a 92 164L that has developed a difficulty when first started.  When
started cold, the idle is rough and application of the throttle causes it to
die or almost die.  Symptoms don't usually show up until the car is
put in gear ( auto ) at which point the check engine light comes on.  The
check engine light stays on for a minute or two then goes out and all is
well.  Once succesfully under way the car seems to run fine.
     When I press the OBD button the error message appears to be a single
blink ( I am assuming that the long
flash at the beginning of the sequence signals the beginning of the message
string and that the four quick
flashes signal the end of the message.)  Can any of you ALFA aces  guide me?
Where can I find the codes for the OBD ?  Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.  Chris Hogan

92 164L ( 48K )

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