3233150 - S02 ENGINE KNOCK / CYCLICAL WHEN WARM

The engine is making a cyclical noise, noticeable when the engine is hot during brisk acceleration and using long ratios
Preliminarily check:the type of fuelthat there is no water or dirt in the tank
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the type of fuelPreliminarily check that there is no water or other fluids in the fuel tank Continue to Step 1 Presence of dirt in the fuel tank Clean the fuel tank Op.   1040A10 
Fuel unsuitable Clean the fuel tank Op.   1040A10  and fill with suitable fuel
1TYPE OF NOISE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a road test and check whether the noise sounds metallic during brisk acceleration and using long ratiosMetallic sound: Continue to Step 2 Duller sound: probably knocking Overhaul the engine: check the condition of the main bearings and replace them: Op.   1024A10 
2CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit
  • plausibility of all the parameters
Continue to Step 3 An error is detected in the control unitContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unitRestore the connection between the engine management control unit and the diagnostic connector See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
3PISTON CROWN CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Remove the cylinder head and check the condition of the piston crowns Continue to Step 4 Deposits on the piston crownsRemove the deposits or replace the pistons and connecting rods (see Assembly 1028H)
4CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'