2427468 - B13 ENGINE STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY'

The engine, especially when cold, starts with difficulty only after repeated attempts. When the key is turned, the instruments light up as normal, the starter motor turns, but the engine has difficulty in starting.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • that there are no obstructions in the air filter;
  • the condition of the air intake circuit
  • seal of the diesel pipes;
  • that there is no petrol, water, paraffin or dirt in the diesel filter.
  • the correct operation of the exhaust pipes.
  • the condition of the wiring and operation of the pre-heating system (heater plugs)
Continue to Step 1Air intake circuit component damagedRepair or replace the defective component
Air filter blockedReplace the air filter Op.   1048A10 
Leaks from the diesel pipes Retighten the pipes, and if necessary replace them.
Presence of water, petrol, paraffin or dirt detectedClean the tank and pipes and replace the diesel filter cartridge Op.   1044B20 
Obstruction in the exhaust systemReplace the damaged system component
Pre-heating wiring faultyRenew the wiring See   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Heater plugs faultyReplace damaged heater plugs
1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.Check that there are no errors in the control unitContinue to Step 2Presence of error P0093Continue to Step 2
Simultaneous presence of errors P1191 and P1197Continue to Step 4
Simultaneous presence of errors P1194 and P1197Continue to Step 4
Presence of error P1191Continue to Step 3
Presence of error P1194Continue to Step 3
Presence of other errorsContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2HIGH RESSURE CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of and that there are no leaks from the rail, the radial jet pump, the injector pipes and all the high pressure lines.Continue to Step 3There are leaksEliminate leaks from the system
3HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

Check:

Continue to Step 11Sensor faultyReplace sensor.
Pressure regulator faultyReplace the pressure regulator
Pressure not correctContinue to Step 4
4DELIVERY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check as described in the test See Test   1060A  Low return fuel pressure circuit check that the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is under 1 barContinue to Step 5Pressure above maximum limit: return pipe to tank blockedRepair the pipe; if necessary replace it
5LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check as described in the test See Test   1060B  Low fuel pressure supply circuit check that the diesel pressure between the filter and pressure pump is between 2 and 3 barContinue to Step 11Pressure below minimum limit or above maximum limitContinue to Step 6
6LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Close the return pipe downstream of the low pressure regulator valve, located in the fuel filter cover, using the special tool and carry out the test See Test   1060B  Low fuel pressure supply circuit check again with the pipe closed, checking that the filter outlet pressure remains below 2 barContinue to Step 7Pressure rises to 5 bar: blocked pressure regulation valve on filter supportReplace the diesel filter cover
7LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 barContinue to Step 8Difference in pressure greater than 1 barReplace the diesel filter cartridge
8LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is over 2.2 barContinue to Step 11Pressure below 2 barContinue to Step 9
9LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Measure the difference in pressure between electric pump outlet and filter inlet, checking that it is less than 0.3 barContinue to Step 10Difference in pressure greater than 0.3 barReplace the pipe
10LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check as described in the test See Test   1040AA  Check supply voltage and absorption current that the pump's supply voltage is 13V and that the absorbed current is less than or equal to 4.6 ampsContinue to Step 11Voltage below 12 VCheck electric wiring See   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Current greater than 4.6 amps: pump faultyReplace the fuel pump assembly Op.   1040A70 
11CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Replace the high pressure regulator and check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsContinue to Step 12
12CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Replace the pressure pump and check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsContinue to Step 13
13CHECK ON CYLINDER COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression testContinue to Step 15Cylinder compression insufficientContinue to Step 14
14CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out R.R. on head to check the valve sealCheck the condition of the cylinders/piston ringsContinue to Step 15Insufficient valve sealOverhaul the cylinder head Op.   1016E10 
Cylinders/piston rings wornRepair the leak
15CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists: control unit faultyReplace engine management control unit Op.   1060G80