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

Engine not running smoothly / (irregular operation)

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

ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (IRREGULAR OPERATION)

1.1, 1.2 8v

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

First check:

  • the condition of the air filter
  • the state of the spark plugs and leads;
  • battery earth correctly fixed
Continue to Step 1Filter element dirty, damaged or incorrectly fittedReplace or refit filter element correctly
Spark plugs dirty or damagedReplace the spark plugs Op. 5510D10
Spark plug leads damagedReplace the spark plug leads Op. 5510D14
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 detected

Continue according to the instructions

See table Z56

'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 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 detectedContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
'Supply system' error detectedContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
3CHECK ON FUEL PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation
Check, if necessary on the road (to reproduce the conditions in which the fault arises), the fuel supply pressure Op. 0510C10Continue to Step 4Pressure not correct: obstructions in fuel delivery pipeRemove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, and if necessary replace it
Pressure not correct: tank insufficiently ventilatedRestore the tank ventilation
Pressure not correct: fuel pump electrical circuit brokenRepair fuel pump electrical circuit
Pressure incorrect: fuel pump damagedReplace fuel pump assembly Op. 1040A70
4CHECK AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMAll OKProblems metOperation
Road test the vehicle and check whether the fault is affected by whether or not the air conditioner is switched onContinue to Step 5Fault present only with the air conditioner on

Continue according to the instructions

See table L10

5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists: control unit faultyReplace control unit Op. 1056B82

1.3 JTD 16v

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • the condition of the air intake circuit
  • that there are no faults in the air filter
  • whether the diesel pipes are leaking
  • that the battery earth is correctly fixed
  • that there is no water, petrol, paraffin or dirt in the fuel tank and filter
  • that there no obstructions in the exhaust system
Continue to Step 1Fault in air intake circuitRepair the air intake circuit
Air filter blockedReplace the filter element
Leak from diesel pipesEliminate the leaks
Loose battery earth terminalRestore the correct fixing of the earth cable
Presence of water, petrol, paraffin or dirt detectedClean the tank and pipes and replace the filter element
Obstruction in the exhaust systemReplace the damaged system component
1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check:

  • that there are no errors in the control unit
  • absence of errors between the engine control unit and the ABS control unit, particularly error U1706
Continue to Step 2Presence of error P0093Continue to Step 2
Presence of one of the following errors: P0262, P0265, P0268, P0271Continue to Step 3
Presence of error P0704Continue to Step 4
Presence of one of the following errors: P0120, P0220, P0226Continue to Step 5
Presence of one of the following errors: P0101, P1102Continue 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 errorsContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2HIGH RESSURE CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

With the Examiner tester connected to the tester input check:

  • that the diesel pressure parameter is as described in the test See Test 1060D Check high pressure fuel circuit
  • the correct operation of the pressure regulator by means of active diagnostics
  • absence of leaks in high pressure circuit
Continue to Step 3Diesel pressure parameter incorrectContinue to Step 3
Pressure regulator defectiveReplace the pressure regulator
Leaks in high pressure circuitRestore system seal
3INJECTOR HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
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 4Consistent leak from one injectorReplace the injector
4CHECK CLUTCH SWITCHAll OKProblems metOperation

With the Examiner tester connected, check:

  • correct positioning of switch on clutch pedal
  • correct operation of clutch switch
Continue to Step 5Incorrect switch positionPosition the switch correctly
Faulty switch operationReplace switch
5CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POTENTIOMETERAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the correct operation of the accelerator pedal potentiometer as described in the test See Test 1068AB Check operation of accelerator pedal potentiometerContinue to Step 6Incorrect potentiometer operationReplace potentiometer
Electrical wiring defectiveRenew the wiring See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
6FLOW METER CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the correct operation of the flow meter as described in the test See Test 1060GB Check on operation of air flow meterContinue to Step 7Faulty flow meter operationReplace the flow meter
7CHECK HIGH PRESSURE PUMPAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the Examiner tester and carry out a road test. Check the diesel pressure changes in accordance with rpm/load.Continue to Step 8Unstable rail pressure caused by defective high pressure pump.Replace high pressure pump
8CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists: control unit faultyReplace control unit Op. 1060G80

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