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Fiat Doblò Factory Service Manual (2000-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Misfire error in one cylinder

Make
Fiat
Model
Doblò Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2010
Section
Examiner › Misfire error in one cylinder
Fault diagnosisMisfire error in one cylinder

MISFIRE ERROR IN ONE CYLINDER

The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Misfire in cylinder X

Carry out the procedure for the circuit for the cylinder in which the error was detected

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the ignition circuit is correctly connected and working properly, paying particular attention to:

Continue to Step 1Faults in the electrical circuit

Restore the correct connections See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT. Replace faulty components if necessary.

Continue to Step 11

1IGNITION COIL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Using the Examiner 180636900, visually check the operation of the coil connected to the cylinder concerned.

In particular, check that the spark is regular

Continue to Step 2The coil spark is not regularContinue to Step 7
2SPARK PLUG CONDITION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the electrode gap for the spark plug concerned is within the permissible limits.

Also check that the electrodes are not worn/broken

Continue to Step 3Spark plug faulty

Replace the spark plug Op. 5510D10

Continue to Step 11

3CHECKING FUEL PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation

Turn the key to MAR and check fuel pump activates.

While the pump is active, check fuel pressure is not too low

Continue to Step 4Pressure is too low

Check that the injector is not stuck open or that there are no leaks. If necessary, replace the injector Op. 1056B70

Continue to Step 11

4INJECTOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the active diagnosis of the injector concerned, checking that it is not stuck shutContinue to Step 5Injector stuck shut

Replace the injector Op. 1056B70

Continue to Step 11

5CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression test Op. 0510A10Continue to Step 11Compression insufficient for the cylinder involvedContinue to Step 6
6CHECKING CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation

Carry out R/R on head to check the valve seal

Check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings

Insufficient valve seal

Overhaul the cylinder head Op. 1016E10

Continue to Step 11

Cylinders/piston rings worn

Renew the seal.

Continue to Step 11

7COIL RESISTANCE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
See Test 5510CCheck that the resistance in the primary and secondary windings is within the permissible limits for the coil concernedContinue to Step 8Some values are outside permitted tolerances

Replace the coil Op. 5510C14

Continue to Step 11

8CHECK INSULATION BETWEEN CIRCUITSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that there is insulation between the primary and secondary windings of the coil concernedContinue to Step 9The insulation is not correct

Replace the coil Op. 5510C14

Continue to Step 11

9IGNITION CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the wiring and the connectors for the ignition circuit are correctly connected See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT. In particular, check that there are no open or short circuits

If fitted, check the connections between the power module and the engine management control unit

Continue to Step 10Connections faulty

Restore correct connections See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENTIf necessary, replace the defective components

Continue to Step 11

10COIL REPLACEMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Exchange the coil concerned with one from another cylinder Op. 5510C10and check, using the Examiner 1806369000 that the spark is regularContinue to Step 11There is no regular spark

Renew the old coil and replace the engine management control unit Op. 1056B82

Continue to Step 11

11DELETING AND CHECKING ERRORAll OKProblems metOperation

Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit.

Carry out a road test and ensure the error does not recur

Continue to Step 12The fault persists, it is the first or the second time that this Step has been reached and the control unit has not yet been replacedContinue to Step 0
The fault persists, but it is the third time that this step has been reached or the control unit has already been replacedContact Technical Support for further information on the problem
12CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists

The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Misfire in cylinder X

Carry out the procedure for the circuit for the cylinder in which the error was detected

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the ignition circuit is correctly connected and working properly, paying particular attention to:

Continue to Step 1Faults in the electrical circuit

Restore the correct connections See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT. Replace faulty components if necessary.

Continue to Step 10

1IGNITION COIL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Using the Examiner 180636900, visually check the operation of the coil connected to the cylinder concerned.

In particular, check that the spark is regular

Continue to Step 2The coil spark is not regularContinue to Step 9
2SPARK PLUG CONDITION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the electrode gap for the spark plug concerned is within the permissible limits.

Also check that the electrodes are not worn/broken

Continue to Step 3Spark plug faulty

Replace the spark plug Op. 5510D10

Continue to Step 10

3CHECKING FUEL PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation

Test the fuel pressure Op. 0510C10by turning the ignition ON and waiting for a few seconds. Start the engine normally and after a few seconds turn the ignition off.

Check that the pressure remains at normal values and that it has not fallen by more than 1.5 bar 15 minutes after the engine has been turned off.

Remove the injector flute complete with all the injectors Op. 1056B60. Place a container under the injector flute.

Continue to Step 6Pressure is too low: constrictions on the supply pipe

Renew or, if necessary, replace the pipe.

Continue to Step 10

Excessive pressure drops after switch-offContinue to Step 4
Low pressure: faults in the fuel pump unit

Replace the fuel pump assembly Op. 1040A70

Continue to Step 10

4CHECK INJECTOR SEALAll OKProblems metOperation

Turn the ignition on and after a few seconds turn it off again.

Check that there are no fuel leaks from the injector concerned.

Refit the injector flute Op. 1056B60

Work very carefully and in safe conditions

Continue to Step 5The injector leaks

Replace the injector Op. 1056B70

Continue to Step 10

5REPLACING FUEL PUMPAll OKProblems metOperation
Replace the fuel pump assembly Op. 1040A70Continue to Step 10
6INJECTOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems metOperation

Carry out active diagnosis on the injector concerned, checking that during activation there is spray from the injector.

Refit the injector flute Op. 1056B60

Continue to Step 7Injector stuck shut

Replace the injector Op. 1056B70

Continue to Step 10

7CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression test Op. 0510A10Continue to Step 10Compression insufficient for the cylinder involvedContinue to Step 8
8CHECKING CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation

Carry out R/R on head to check the valve seal

Check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings

End of diagnosisInsufficient valve seal

Overhaul the cylinder head Op. 1010E10

Continue to Step 10

Cylinders/piston rings worn

Renew the seal.

Continue to Step 10

9COIL REPLACEMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Exchange the coil concerned with one from another cylinder Op. 5510C10and check, using the Examiner 1806369000 that the spark is regularContinue to Step 10There is no regular spark

Renew the old coil and replace the engine management control unit Op. 1056B82

Continue to Step 10

10DELETING AND CHECKING ERRORAll OKProblems metOperation

Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit.

Carry out a road test and ensure the error does not recur

Continue to Step 11The fault persists, it is the first or the second time that this Step has been reached and the control unit has not yet been replacedContinue to Step 0
The fault persists, but it is the third time that this step has been reached or the control unit has already been replacedContact Technical Support for further information on the problem
11CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists

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