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

Lean fuel system

Make
Fiat
Model
Panda Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Examiner › Lean fuel system
Fault diagnosisLean fuel system

LEAN FUEL SYSTEM

1.1, 1.2 8v

Results of the tests
1INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the intake and exhaust system visually and by listening, to check that there are no leaks downstream of the MAP sensor/flow meter.

Also take into account:

  • blow-by circuit;
  • canister circuit, checking that the valve is not stuck open;
  • brake servo vacuum pipes;
  • Injector O-Rings
Continue to Step 2There are leaks

Eliminate leaks from the system. Replace faulty parts if necessary

Continue to Step 5

2PETROL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Turn the key to MAR and check that fuel pump activates.

Whilst the pump is activated, check that the fuel pressure is not too low

Continue to Step 3Low pressure: fuel filter blocked/obstructed

Replace the fuel pupm Op. 1040A70

Continue to Step 5

Low pressure: supply pipe restrictions/leaksRenew or, if necessary, replace the pipes involved
Low pressure: pressure regulator defective

Replace the fuel pupm Op. 1040A70

Continue to Step 5

Low pressure: pressure regulator incorrectly calibrated

Replace the fuel pupm Op. 1040A70

Continue to Step 5

Low pressure: electrical problem in the fuel pump

Restore correct connections. If necessary, replace the fuel pump See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Continue to Step 5

Low pressure: excess pressure valve stuck open

Replace the fuel pupm Op. 1040A70

Continue to Step 5

3FUEL QUALITY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that there is no water or other substances in the tank which is contaminating the fuel.Continue to Step 4Impurities present

Clean the tank and introduce new fuel. Op. 1040A24

Continue to Step 5

4UPSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Starting from Step 3See table Z56
5ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECKINGAll OKProblems metOperation

Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit.

Road test the vehicle and check that the error does not occur again

Continue to Step 6The fault persistsContinue to Step 0
6Continue as instructed by the testerAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

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