Excessive exhaust fumes
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Emissions › Excessive exhaust fumes
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES
There are a great deal of exhaust fumes, with dense smoke and a higher level of particulate than specified.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First check:
| Continue to Step 1 | Filter element dirty or damaged | Replace the filter element Op. 1048A14 | |
| Leaks from intake manifolds | Renew the seal | |||
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Connect an Examiner tester to the tester connection and check the engine control node:
Check that the preheating system is working properly by carrying out active diagnosis | Continue to Step 2 | Presence of one of the following errors: P0101, P1102 | Continue to Step 2 | |
| Presence of error P0400 | Continue to Step 4 | |||
| An error is detected in the control unit | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| Unreliable parameters | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| Fault in preheating system | Restore correct operation | |||
| 2 | CHECK FLOW METER | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Using an Examiner, check that the sensor is working properly by carrying out the test See Test 1060GB Check on operation of air flow meter | Continue to Step 3 | Flow meter signal too high | Replace the flow meter | |
| 3 | CHECK AIR CIRCUIT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the condition and seal of the air supply circuit | Continue to Step 4 | Circuit component damaged | Replace damaged component | |
| 4 | EGR actuator check | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Carry out active diagnosis of EGR control solenoid | Continue to Step 6 | Actuator not working | Continue to Step 5 | |
| 5 | EGR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check continuity/insulation of connections between engine control unit and EGR solenoid See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT | Continue to Step 6 | Check continuity/insulation of connections between engine control unit and EGR solenoid | Restore the connections See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT | |
1.3 JTD Air Conditioner | Carry out R/R on head Op. 1016C11to check the valve seal Check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings | Continue to Step 6 | Insufficient valve seal | Overhaul the cylinder head Op. 1016E10 |
| 6 | EGR ASSEMBLY OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Detach actuator from vehicle and dismantle the valve unit to check correct operation. | Continue to Step 7 | Valve blocked open | Eliminate the cause of the blockage and replace the actuator if necessary | |
| Valve free, solenoid defective | Replace actuatorOp. 1080C26 | |||
| 7 | CHECK ON CYLINDER COMPRESSION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Carry out the cylinder compression test | Continue to Step 9 | Cylinder compression insufficient | Continue to Step 8 | |
| 8 | CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Carry out R.R. on head to check the valve seal Check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings | Continue to Step 9 | Insufficient valve seal | Overhaul the cylinder head Op. 1016E10 | |
| Wear on cylinders/piston rings outside tolerance | Restore the correct clearances | |||
| 9 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis End of diagnosis | |||
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