2751144 - Z54 MISFIRE ERROR IN ONE CYLINDER

The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Misfire in cylinder X
Carry out the procedure for the circuit for the cylinder in which the error was detected
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the ignition circuit is correctly connected and working properly, paying particular attention to:

  • wiring;
  • connectors;
  • high tension leads continuity See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Continue to Step 1Faults in the electrical circuitRestore correct connections. See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT If necessary, replace the faulty components.Continue to Step 11
1IGNITION COIL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner 180636900, visually check the operation of the coil connected to the cylinder concerned.In particular, check that the spark is regularContinue to Step 2The coil spark is not regularContinue to Step 10
2SPARK PLUG CONDITION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the electrode gap for the spark plug concerned is within the permissible limits.Also check that the electrodes are not worn/brokenContinue to Step 3Spark plug faultyReplace the spark plug. Op. 5510D10Continue to Step 11
3CHECK ON FUEL PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation
Test the fuel pressure by turning the ignition ON and waiting for a few seconds. Start the engine normally and after a few seconds turn the ignition off.Check that the pressure remains at normal values and that it has not fallen by more than 1.5 bar 15 minutes after the engine has been turned off.Remove the injector flute complete with all the injectors. Place a container under the injector flute.Continue to Step 6Pressure is too low: constrictions on the supply pipeRenew or, if necessary, replace the pipe.Continue to Step 11
Excessive pressure drops after switch-offContinue to Step 4
Low pressure: faults in the fuel pump unitReplace the fuel pump assembly Op.   1040A70  Continue to Step 11
4CHECK INJECTOR SEALAll OKProblems metOperation
Turn the ignition on and after a few seconds turn it off again.Check that there are no fuel leaks from the injector concerned.Refit the injector flute Op.   1056B60 
Work very carefully and in safe conditions
Continue to Step 5The injector leaksReplace the injector Op.   1056B70  Continue to Step 11
5REPLACING FUEL PUMPAll OKProblems metOperation
Replace the fuel pump assembly Op.   1040A70  Continue to Step 11
6INJECTOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out active diagnosis on the injector concerned, checking that during activation there is spray from the injector. Refit the injector flute Op.   1056B60  Continue to Step 7Injector stuck shutReplace the injector Op.   1056B70  Continue to Step 11
7CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression test Op.   0510A10  Continue to Step 11Compression insufficient for the cylinder involvedContinue to Step 8
8CHECKING VALVE CLEARANCEAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the valve tappet clearance Op.   1036H14  Continue to Step 9Clearance not correctRestore correct clearance Op. 1036H18Continue to Step 11
9CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out R/R on head to check the valve sealCheck the condition of the cylinders/piston ringsEnd of diagnosisInsufficient valve sealOverhaul the cylinder head Op.   1016E10  Continue to Step 11
Cylinders/piston rings wornRenew the seal.Continue to Step 11
10COIL REPLACEMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Exchange the coil concerned with one from another cylinder Op.   5510C10  and check, using the Examiner 1806369000 that the spark is regularContinue to Step 11There is no regular sparkRenew the old coil and replace the engine management control unit Op.   1056B82  Continue to Step 11
11ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECKINGAll OKProblems metOperation
Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit.Road test the vehicle and check that the error does not occur againContinue to Step 12The fault persists, it is the first or the second time that this Step has been reached and the control unit has not yet been replacedContinue to Step 0
The fault persists, but it is the third time that this step has been reached or the control unit has already been replacedContact Technical Support for further information on the problem
12Continue as instructed by the testerAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis