3233204 - W05 WHITE EXHAUST FUMES

There is a large amount of exhaust fumes, with light coloured smoke.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
First 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 
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d] 2.5 V6Connect diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket. Check that there are no faults in the engine management control unit Continue to Step 2 An error is detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unit Restore the connection between the engine management control unit and the diagnostic connector See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10vConnect diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket. Check that there are no faults in the engine management control unit Continue to Step 2 An error is detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unit Restore the connection between the engine management control unit and the diagnostic connector See   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
2ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d] 2.5 V6Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis of the injectors Continue to Step 3 Injector connections faulty Restore the connection of the injectors with the control unit, See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Injectors faulty Replace injectors Op.   1056B70 
1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10vUsing the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis of the injectors. Continue to Step 3 Injector connections faulty Restore the connection of the injectors with the control unit, See   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Injectors faulty Replace injectors Op.   1060F10 
3CHECKING CYLINDER HEAD GASKETAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d] 1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10v

Check::

  • that the cylinder head tightening is correct
  • that the gasket is not leaking
Continue to Step 4 Cylinder head tightening not correctRestore correct tightening
Gasket damaged Replace the gasket Op. 1016C11
2.5 V6

Check::

  • that the cylinder head tightening is correct
  • that the gasket is not leaking
Continue to Step 4 Cylinder head tightening not correctRestore correct tightening
Gasket damaged Replace the gasket Op.   1016D11 
4CHECKING BLOW-BY CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the blow-by gas intake circuit. In particular, check that there are no obstructions in the separator or in the pipes Continue to Step 5 Blow-by circuit faultyRestore the operation of the circuit; if necessary, replace the pipes (see Assembly 1080D)
Fault in the separator Replace the separator Op.   1080D34 
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'
There is a large amount of exhaust fumes, with light coloured smoke.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

First check:

  • whether there is service information on the subject
  • no water or other fluids in the fuel tank
Continue to Step 1 Presence of dirt in the fuel tankClean the fuel tank
1ROAD TEST THE VEHICLEAll OKProblems metOperation
With the engine at operating temperature and after a long period of deceleration, check when then accelerating whether the problem is considerably worse Continue to Step 2 Increase in acceleration fumes (after deceleration) caused by oil from the piston rings or valve guides Continue to Step 3
Lack of dialogue with the control unit Restore the connection between engine management control unit and diagnostic connector See   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
2CHECKING BLOW-BY CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the blow-by gas intake circuit. In particular, check that there are no obstructions in the separator or in the pipes Continue to Step 3 Fault in the pipe from separator to intakeRestore the correct operation of the circuit: if necessary, replace the pipes
Fault in separator (rocker cover)Restore the correct operation of the circuit; if necessary replace the rocker cover
3CHECKING CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation

Remove-refit the cylinder head:

  • Check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings
  • the seal of the valve oil seals
Continue to Step 4 Wear on cylinders/piston rings outside toleranceRestore the correct clearances
Valve oil seals leaking Replace the oil seals, if necessary, overhaul the head
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis