3233015 - D02 ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (LOSING POWER)

Under conditions of constant load and speed, there are intermittent decreases in performance, even prolonged
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Preliminarily check:

  • that there is no water, other fluid or dirt in the fuel tank
  • the state of the spark plugs and leads
  • the condition of the air intake circuit
Continue to Step 1 Presence of dirt in the fuel tank Clean the fuel tank Op.   1040A10 
Spark plugs dirty or damaged Clean or replace the spark plugs Op.   5510D10 
Spark plug leads damaged Replace the spark plug leads Op.   5510D14 
Air intake circuit component damagedReplace the component (see Assembly 1048A)
1CHECKING 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
  • the plausibility of all the parameters.
Continue to Step 2 An error is detected in the control unit Continue according to 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   E3030  HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN AND DOOR MIRROR DEFROSTING ).
2CHECK ON INJECTORSAll OKProblems metOperation
Using 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 the injectors Op.   1056B70 
3CHECK FUEL PUMPAll OKProblems metOperation
1.8 TS [d] 2.5 V6Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis for the fuel pump relay Continue to Step 4 Fuel pump relay faulty

Restore the connections between the:

Fuel pump faulty Replace the fuel pump Op.   1056B70 
1.6 TS

Check, in order:

Continue to Step 4 Connections not correctRestore the connections
Fuel pump faulty Replace the fuel pump assembly Op.   1056B70 
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'