3233018 - D05 ENGINE DOES NOT PRODUCE BEST PERFORMANCE

The engine runs smoothly at medium-low speeds, but does not reach iits usual maximum performance (both in terms of speed and acceleration)
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Preliminarily check:

  • the state of the spark plugs and leads
  • the condition of the air intake circuit
  • for possible obstruction of the catalyzer and other exhaust pipes
  • for any obstacles to the complete accelerator pedal travel
Continue to Step 1 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)
Catalyzer obstructed Replace the catalyzer Op.   1080B62 
Exhausts obstructedReplace the component involved (see Assembly 1076B)
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 FUEL PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the fuel supply pressure Op.   0510C10  Continue to Step 4 Pressure not correct Replace the fuel pump assembly Op.   1056B70 
4CHECK ON CYLINDER COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression test Op.   0510A10  Continue to Step 5 Compression values not correct Restore the correct cylinder compression, for example, checking the seal of the injectors Op.   1056B70  and the cylinders (see OVERHAULING ENGINE, Subassembly 1004)
5CHECK ON TIMINGAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the engine timing is correct Continue to Step 6 Timing not correct Restore the correct engine timing Op.   1032B14 
6TIMING VARIATOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d]Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis of the variable valve timing system Continue to Step 7 Variable valve timing connection faulty Renew the connection between the variable valve timing system and the control unit, ( See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT )
Variable valve timing faultyReplace the variable valve timing system
Variable valve timing electro-magnet faulty Replace the electro-magnet Op.   1056B48 
2.5 V6 Continue to Step 7
7CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'