3233016 - D03 ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (IRREGULAR OPERATION)

The engine does not run smoothly in all conditions (load, speed, etc.).In particular, there are brief, but intense 'flat spots'
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Preliminarily check:

  • condition of air filter
  • correct fixing of battery earth
Continue to Step 1 Filter element dirty or damaged Replace the filter element Op.   1048A14 
Battery earth lead not correctly fixed Restore correct fixing Op.   5530B22 
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 unitContinue 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   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT ).
2ACCELERATOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d]Check the accelerator cable.

In particular, check the:

  • condition of the cable
  • correct sliding of the cable in the sheath
  • correct fixing of the sheath
Continue to Step 3 Accelerator cable faulty Renew the accelerator cable Op.   1068A30 
2.5 V6Check that the accelerator pedal potentiometer is correctly calibrated Continue to Step 3 Potentiometer setting incorrectRestore the operation of the potentiometer
3CHECK ON INJECTORSAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis of the injectors Continue to Step 4 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 
4CHECK ON FUEL PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the fuel supply pressure Op.   0510C10  Continue to Step 5 Pressure not correct Replace the fuel pump assembly Op.   1056B70 
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'