2750993 - B20 ENGINE STARTS, AND CUTS OUT STRAIGHT AWAY

The engine starts, with difficulty and then immediately cuts out suddenly
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • that there is no water, other fluids, dirt or paraffin in the fuel filter
  • that there are no obstructions in the drainage system
  • that there is no intake of air in the low pressure circuit
Continue to Step 1There is water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel filterClean the filter, tank and fuel pipes and replace the filter element
Obstructions in the drainage systemReplace the damaged system component
Intake of air in the low pressure circuitRepair the leak
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

Recreate the conditions in which the problem occurs and check:

  • for errors in the control unit
Continue to Step 2Simultaneous presence of errors P1191 and P1197Continue to Step 5
Simultaneous presence of errors P1194 and P1197Continue to Step 5
Presence of error P1191Continue to Step 2
Presence of one of the following errors: P1193, P1195, P1196Continue to Step 2
Presence of error P1194Continue to Step 2
Presence of other errorsContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2DIESEL PRESSURE SENSOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the correct operation of the sensor as described in the test See Test   1060GE  Check on operation of diesel high pressure sensor Continue to Step 3Diesel pressure sensor defectiveReplace the pressure sensor
Faulty wiringRenew the wiring
3PRESSURE REGULATOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
With the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, check, in active diagnosis, that the pressure regulator is working properlyContinue to Step 4Pressure regulator defective Replace the regulator
4HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
With the diagnostic equipment connected to the diagnostic socket, check as described in the Test See Test   1060D  Check high pressure fuel circuit Continue to Step 5Pressure not correctContinue to Step 3
5CHECK ON RETURN LOW PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation
Check as described in the test See Test   1060A  Low return fuel pressure circuit check that the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is under 1 barContinue to Step 6Pressure above maximum limit (return pipe to tank blocked) Repair the pipe; if necessary replace it.
6LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check as described in the Test See Test   1060B  Low fuel pressure supply circuit check that the diesel pressure between filter and radial jet pump is between 2 and 3 bar.Continue to Step 7Pressure below minimum limit or above maximum limitContinue to Step 5
7LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Choke the return pipe from the pressure regulating valve and repeat the test See Test   1060B  Low fuel pressure supply circuit check with the pipe choked, checking that the pressure at the filter outlet is below 2 barContinue to Step 8Pressure rises to 5 bar: pressure regulator in filter casing stuckReplace the filter assembly
8LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 barContinue to Step 9Difference in pressure over 1 barReplace the fuel filter cartridge Op. 1044B16
9LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the pressure of the supply pump at the filter inlet is over 2.2 barContinue to Step 10Pressure below 2.2 barContinue to Step 8
10LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Measure the difference in pressure between electric pump outlet and filter inlet and check that it is less than 0.3 barContinue to Step 11Difference in pressure over 0.3 barReplace the pipe
11LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check as described in the Test See Test   1040AA  Check supply voltage and absorption current that the pump's supply voltage is 13V and that the absorbed current is less than or equal to 4.6 amps Continue to Step 12Voltage below 12 V Check wiring, intervention on connection cables See   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Current greater than 4.6 amps: pump faultyReplace the fuel pump assembly Op.   1040A70 
12Continue as instructed by the testerAll OKProblems metOperation
Replace the pressure pump and check that the fault is no longer present End of diagnosisFault persists: control unit faultyReplace engine management control unit Op.   1060G80