125000464 - B13 ENGINE STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY''

The engine, particularly when cold, starts with difficulty and only after repeated attempts. When the key is turned the instruments light up as normal, the starter motor turns, but the engine is difficult to start.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

  • that there are no obstructions in the air filter;
  • the condition of the air intake circuit
  • diesel pipe seal;
  • absence of fuel, water, paraffin or dirt in the diesel filter.
  • correct operation of the exhaust manifolds
Move on to Step 1 1air intake circuit componentRepair or replace the damaged component
Filter blockedreplace the air filter Op.    Op. 1048A10 AIR CLEANER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE
Leaks from the diesel pipesAdjust pipe tightness to correct setting and replace if necessary.
Water, petrol, paraffin or dirt found to be presentClean the tank and pipes and replace the diesel filter cartridge Op.    Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE
obstruction in the exhaust systemReplace the damaged system component
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

Check:

  • that there are no errors in the control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 2 1Error detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameters not plausibleContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
With the diagnostic equipment connected to the diagnostic socket.Check as described in the Test    See Test 1060D ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION CONTROLthat the diesel pressure parameter is correctMove on to Step 10 1Pressure not correctMove on to Step 3 1
3LOW RETURN PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check as described in the Test    See Test 1060A LOW RETURN FUEL PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECKthat the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is less than 1 barMove on to Step 4 1Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructedRepair the pipe, if necessary, replace it
4LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check as described in the Test    See Test 1060B LOW FUEL PRESSURE SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECKcheck that the diesel pressure between the filter and the pressure pump is between 2 and 3 barMove on to Step 10 1Pressure below the minimum limit or above the maximum limitMove on to Step 5 1
5LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Clse the return pipe downstream of the low pressure regulator valve, in the fuel filter cover, using the special tool, and carry out the Test again    See Test 1060B LOW FUEL PRESSURE SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECKwith the pipe closed, checking that the filter outlet pressure remains below 2 barMove on to Step 6 1Pressure rises to 5 bar: pressure regulator valve on filter mounting incorrectly adjustedReplace the diesel filter cover
6LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 barMove on to Step 7 1Difference in pressure more than 1 barReplace the diesel filter cartridge Op.    Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE
7LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is more than 2.2 barMove on to Step 10 1Pressure below 2 barMove on to Step 8 1
8LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Measure the difference in pressure between the electrical pump outlet and the filter inlet checking that it is less than 0.3 barMove on to Step 9 1Difference in pressure more than 0.3 barReplace the pipe
9LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check, as described in , that the pump supply voltage is equal to 12 volt and that the current absorbed is between 2 and 10 AmpereMove on to Step 10 1Voltage < 12 voltCheck electrical wiring See    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Current > 10 Amps: pump defectiveReplace the fuel pump assembly Op.    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R
Current < 2 Amps: pump obstructedReplace the fuel pump assembly Op.    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + Rand clean the fuel tank
10CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Replace the DRV high pressure regulator and check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsMove on to Step 11 1
11CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Replace the high pressure pump and check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsMove on to Step 12 1
12CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression checkMove on to Step 14 1Cylinder compression insufficientMove on to Step 13 1
13CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

- R/R head [PR_1016C10] for valve leakage test

  • Check condition of cylinders/piston rings
Move on to Step 14 1Valve seal insufficientOverhaul the cylinder head Op.    Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL
Cylinders/piston rings wornRestore the seal
14CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists: control unit defectiveReplace the engine management control unit Op.    Op. 1060G80 DS ELECTRIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R R