D10 ENGINE IDLE IRREGULAR - Alfa - 156 - eLearn

3233019 - D10 ENGINE IDLE IRREGULAR

The engine is not running smoothly when idling; in particular, it does not maintain a constant, regular value as the load varies (e.g. when electrical devices are switched on, etc.)

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	check the condition of the air intake circuit condition and correct operation of the air filter	Continue to Step 1	Fault in air intake circuit	Repair the air intake circuit
		Continue to Step 1	Air filter blocked	Replace the filter element Op. 1048A14
1	CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket. Check: that there are no errors in the control unit plausibility of all the parameters carry out active diagnosis of E.G.R. solenoid	Continue to Step 2	An error is detected in the control unit	Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
			unreliable parameters	Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
			Lack of dialogue with the control unit	Restore the connection between engine management control unit and diagnostic connector See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
			Solenoid not working	Check the continuity of the wiring See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT and if necessary replace the solenoid Op. 1080C74
2	CHECK ON FUEL FILTER	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the operation of the fuel filter	Continue to Step 3	Presence of water, petrol, paraffin or dirt detected	Clean the tank and pipes and replace the diesel filter cartridge Op. 1044B20
3	CHECK ON CYLINDER COMPRESSION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Carry out the cylinder compression test	Continue to Step 5	Cylinder compression insufficient	Continue to Step 4
4	CHECKING CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Carry out R.R. on head to check the valve seal and check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings	Continue to Step 5	Insufficient valve seal	Overhaul the cylinder head Op. 1016E10
5	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	Fault persists: control unit faulty	Replace engine management control unit Op. 1060G80