125000465 - B20 ENGINE STARTS, AND CUTS OUT STRAIGHT AWAY

The engine starts normally, though possibly with difficulty, then suddenly stalls
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

  • No water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel filter
  • No water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel tank
  • that there are no obstructions in the exhaust system
Move on to Step 1 1Water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel filter1. Replace the filter element Op.    Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE
Water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel tank2. Clean tank
3. Obstructions in the exhaust system3. Replace the damaged system component
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

Re-create the conditions under which the fault occurs and check:

  • That there are no errors in the control unit;
  • Parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 2 1Errors detected in control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameters not plausibleContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
No communication with the control unitRestore the correct connections See    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
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 bar.Move on to Step 4 1Pressure greater than maximum limit (return pipe to tank blocked)Repair the pipe and replace if necessary
4LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check as described in the Test    See Test 1060B LOW FUEL PRESSURE SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECKthat the diesel pressure between the filter and radial jet pump is between 2 and 3 bar.Move 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
Constrict the return pipe downstream of the low pressure regulation valve and carry out the Test again    See Test 1060B LOW FUEL PRESSURE SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECKwith the pipe constricted, 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 valve Op.    Op. 1044B16 DELIVERY ADJUSTMENT VALVE - R R
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 fuel 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 2,2 barMove on to Step 8 1
8LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Measure the difference in pressure between the electric pump outlet and the filter inlet and check 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 lower than 12 voltsCheck the wiring at the connection leads See    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Current greater than 10 Amps: pump defectiveReplace the fuel pump assembly Op.    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R
Current less than 2 Amps: Jet pump blockedReplace the fuel pump assembly Op.    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + Rand clean the tank
10CHECK ON 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 ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Replace the high pressure pump and 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