3233208 - X01 EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION

The engine appears to run smoothly, but the fuel consumption is higher than previously recorded during the life of the vehicle.
The consumption data in the vehicle technical documentation has been defined during the course of homologation tests in accordance with the directive in force. These tests simulate an urban cycle and an average extra-urban cycle and therefore may not be indicative as consumption depends very much on the style of driving.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the conditions:

  • of the air filter
  • of the fuel filter
Continue to Step 1 Filter element dirty or damaged Replace the filter element Op.   1048A14 
Fuel filter dirty Replace the filter element Op.   1044B20 
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

Verify:

  • 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 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
2EXHAUST PIPES CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the exhaust circuit, paying special attention to any obstructions in the pipes Continue to Step 3 Exhausts obstructedReplace the component involved (see Assembly 1076B)
3LOW PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the fuel supply circuit, low pressure side: if necessary, use the diagnostic equipment (Examiner) to measure the pressure values Continue to Step 4 Pressure not correct: fuel filter faulty Replace the fuel filter Op.   1044B10 
Pressure not correct: electric pump faulty Replace the electric pump Op.   1040A70 
Pressure not correct: low pressure pipes faultyReplace the low pressure pipes (see Assembly 1060F)
4HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the fuel supply circuit, high pressure side: for example, using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner) to measure the pressure values Continue to Step 5 Pressure not correct: pressure pump faulty Replace the pressure pump Op.   1060E10 
Pressure not correct: manifold faulty Replace the manifold Op.   1060F30 
Pressure not correct: injectors faulty Replace the injectors Op.   1060F10 
Pressure not correct: high pressure pipes faultyReplace the high pressure pipes (see Asembly 1060F)
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'