125000493 - D01 ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (HESISTANT)

There is a (prolonged) fall in performance (flat spots) during acceleration
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Conduct a preliminary check on the condition of the air intake circuitMove on to Step 1 1Air intake circuit faultyRestore the correct operation of the intake circuit
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic test equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the tester input.

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 2 1"Fuel system" error detectedProceed as instructed in theSee table    See table Z50 MIXTURE STRENGTH ERROR
Another error detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameter not consistentContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2ROAD TEST USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out a road test reproducing the conditions in which the fault occurs, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected.

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 3 1The sudden onset of an error in the control unit is detectedContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameter not consistentContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
3FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out a road test, reproducing the conditions in which the problem occurs.Check the fuel supply pressure Op.    Op. 0510C10 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSUREMove on to Step 4 1Pressure not correct: obstructions in the fuel supply pipeRemove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, replace it if necessary
Pressure not correct: tank not sufficiently ventilatedRestore the tank ventilation
Pressure not correct: petrol pump damagedReplace the petrol pump assembly Op.    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R
4CHECK 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. 1056B82