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Fiat Ulysse Factory Service Manual (2002-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

White exhaust fumes

Make
Fiat
Model
Ulysse Factory Service Manual
Year
2002–2010
Section
Emissions › White exhaust fumes
Fault diagnosisWhite exhaust fumes

WHITE EXHAUST FUMES

2.0 16V JTD, 2.2 16V JTD

A high level of pale-coloured exhaust fumes is noted.

STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

First, check:

  • that there is no water or other liquids in the fuel tank
  • engine oil level
Move on to Step1. Presence of dirt in the fuel tank1. Clean the fuel tank
2. Level too high2. Adjust engine oil level
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the engine management control unit:in errors ambient

  • that there are no faults
Move on to StepError detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2BLOW-BY CIRCUIT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the blow-by gas intake circuit, in particular check that there are no obstructions in the separator or in the pipesMove on to Step1. Fault in the pipe from separator to intake1. Restore circuit to working order: change the pipe if necessary
2. Fault in the separator (tappet cover)2. Restore circuit to working order: if necessary, replace the tappet cover
3CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Carry out the cylinder compression checkMove on to StepCylinder compression insufficientMove on to Step
4CHECK THE CAUSE OF THE INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

R.R. cylinder head:

  • Check condition of cylinders/piston rings
  • the seal of the valve oil seals
Move on to Step1. Cylinder/ring wear outside tolerances1. Restore correct operating clearances
2. Valve oil seal insufficient2. Replace the oil seal, if necessary, overhaul the head
5TURBOCHARGER SEAL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check:

  • that there are no engine oil leaks from the turbocharger impeller shaft
  • that the turbocharger impeller shaft clearance is not too large
Move on to Step1. Leaks1. Change the turbocharger
2. Clearance too large2. Change the turbocharger
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present

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