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Fiat Panda Factory Service Manual (2003-2012)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Engine not running smoothly / (hesistant)

Make
Fiat
Model
Panda Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Engine › Engine not running smoothly / (hesistant)
Fault diagnosisEngine not running smoothly / (hesistant)

ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (HESISTANT)

1.1, 1.2 8v

There are decreases in performance, possibly prolonged, during acceleration

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

First check:

  • the state of the spark plugs and leads;
  • the condition of the air intake circuit
Continue to Step 1Spark plugs dirty or damagedReplace the spark plugs Op. 5510D10
Spark plugs dirty or damagedReplace the spark plugs Op. 5510D14
Spark plugs dirty or damagedRestore the correct operation of the intake circuit
1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;
  • plausibility of parameters
Continue to Step 2'Supply system' error detected

Continue according to the instructions

See table Z50

'Supply system' error detectedContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
'Supply system' error detectedContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2ROAD TEST WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Road test the vehicle, reproducing the conditions in which the fault arises, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected.

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;
  • plausibility of parameters
Continue to Step 3Error arises suddenly in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Error arises suddenly in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
3CHECK ON FUEL PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation

Carry out a road test, reproducing the conditions in which the fault arises.

Check the fuel supply pressure Op. 0510C10

Continue to Step 4Incorrect pressure: obstructions in the fuel delivery pipeRemove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, and if necessary replace it
Incorrect pressure: obstructions in the fuel delivery pipeRestore the tank ventilation
Incorrect pressure: obstructions in the fuel delivery pipeRepair fuel pump electrical circuit
Incorrect pressure: obstructions in the fuel delivery pipeReplace fuel pump assembly Op. 1040A70
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists: control unit faultyReplace control unit Op. 1056B82

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