Engine not running smoothly / (irregular operation)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Engine › Engine not running smoothly / (irregular operation)
ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (IRREGULAR OPERATION)
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First check:
| Continue to Step 1 | Filter element dirty, damaged or incorrectly fitted | Replace or refit filter element correctly | |
| Spark plugs dirty or damaged | Replace the spark plugs Op. 5510D10 | |||
| Spark plug leads damaged | Replace the spark plug leads Op. 5510D14 | |||
| 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 according to the instructions See table Z56 | |||
| '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 | 'Supply system' error detected | Continue according to the instructions See table Z50 | |
| 'Supply system' error detected | Continue according to the instructions See table Z56 | |||
| 'Supply system' error detected | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| 'Supply system' error detected | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| 3 | CHECK ON FUEL PRESSURE | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check, if necessary on the road (to reproduce the conditions in which the fault arises), the fuel supply pressure Op. 0510C10 | Continue to Step 4 | Pressure not correct: obstructions in fuel delivery pipe | Remove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, and if necessary replace it | |
| Pressure not correct: tank insufficiently ventilated | Restore the tank ventilation | |||
| Pressure not correct: fuel pump electrical circuit broken | Repair fuel pump electrical circuit | |||
| Pressure incorrect: fuel pump damaged | Replace fuel pump assembly Op. 1040A70 | |||
| 4 | CHECK AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Road test the vehicle and check whether the fault is affected by whether or not the air conditioner is switched on | Continue to Step 5 | Fault present only with the air conditioner on | Continue according to the instructions See table L10 | |
| 5 | 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 | |
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check, in order:
| Continue to Step 1 | Fault in air intake circuit | Repair the air intake circuit | |
| Air filter blocked | Replace the filter element | |||
| Leak from diesel pipes | Eliminate the leaks | |||
| Loose battery earth terminal | Restore the correct fixing of the earth cable | |||
| Presence of water, petrol, paraffin or dirt detected | Clean the tank and pipes and replace the filter element | |||
| Obstruction in the exhaust system | Replace the damaged system component | |||
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check:
| Continue to Step 2 | Presence of error P0093 | Continue to Step 2 | |
| Presence of one of the following errors: P0262, P0265, P0268, P0271 | Continue to Step 3 | |||
| Presence of error P0704 | Continue to Step 4 | |||
| Presence of one of the following errors: P0120, P0220, P0226 | Continue to Step 5 | |||
| Presence of one of the following errors: P0101, P1102 | Continue to Step 6 | |||
| Presence of communication errors between the engine control unit and ABS control unit (U1706) | Check wiring continuity See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT | |||
| Presence of other errors | Continue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| 2 | HIGH RESSURE CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
With the Examiner tester connected to the tester input check:
| Continue to Step 3 | Diesel pressure parameter incorrect | Continue to Step 3 | |
| Pressure regulator defective | Replace the pressure regulator | |||
| Leaks in high pressure circuit | Restore system seal | |||
| 3 | INJECTOR HIGH PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check, as described in the test See Test 1060C Injector high pressure fuel circuit check, that diesel leaks from the injector recirculation connections are small and about the same as one another. | Continue to Step 4 | Consistent leak from one injector | Replace the injector | |
| 4 | CHECK CLUTCH SWITCH | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
With the Examiner tester connected, check:
| Continue to Step 5 | Incorrect switch position | Position the switch correctly | |
| Faulty switch operation | Replace switch | |||
| 5 | CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POTENTIOMETER | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the correct operation of the accelerator pedal potentiometer as described in the test See Test 1068AB Check operation of accelerator pedal potentiometer | Continue to Step 6 | Incorrect potentiometer operation | Replace potentiometer | |
| Electrical wiring defective | Renew the wiring See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT | |||
| 6 | FLOW METER CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the correct operation of the flow meter as described in the test See Test 1060GB Check on operation of air flow meter | Continue to Step 7 | Faulty flow meter operation | Replace the flow meter | |
| 7 | CHECK HIGH PRESSURE PUMP | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Connect the Examiner tester and carry out a road test. Check the diesel pressure changes in accordance with rpm/load. | Continue to Step 8 | Unstable rail pressure caused by defective high pressure pump. | Replace high pressure pump | |
| 8 | 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. 1060G80 | |
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