Engine not running smoothly / (hesistant)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Engine › Engine not running smoothly / (hesistant)
ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (HESISTANT)
There are decreases in performance, possibly prolonged, during acceleration
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First check:
| Continue to Step 1 | Spark plugs dirty or damaged | Replace the spark plugs Op. 5510D10 | |
| Spark plugs dirty or damaged | Replace the spark plugs Op. 5510D14 | |||
| Spark plugs dirty or damaged | Restore the correct operation of the intake circuit | |||
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket. Check:
| Continue to Step 2 | 'Supply system' error detected | Continue according to the instructions See table Z50 | |
| 'Supply system' error detected | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| 'Supply system' error detected | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| 2 | ROAD TEST WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Road test the vehicle, reproducing the conditions in which the fault arises, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected. Check:
| Continue to Step 3 | Error arises suddenly in the control unit | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |
| Error arises suddenly in the control unit | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| 3 | CHECK ON FUEL PRESSURE | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Carry out a road test, reproducing the conditions in which the fault arises. Check the fuel supply pressure Op. 0510C10 | Continue to Step 4 | Incorrect pressure: obstructions in the fuel delivery pipe | Remove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, and if necessary replace it | |
| Incorrect pressure: obstructions in the fuel delivery pipe | Restore the tank ventilation | |||
| Incorrect pressure: obstructions in the fuel delivery pipe | Repair fuel pump electrical circuit | |||
| Incorrect pressure: obstructions in the fuel delivery pipe | Replace fuel pump assembly Op. 1040A70 | |||
| 4 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists: control unit faulty | Replace control unit Op. 1056B82 | |
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