2751027 - D21 ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILST DRIVING

The engine cuts out suddenly whilst driving. Later, after starting normally, it works again
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Preliminarily check:

  • that there is fuel in the tank
  • the engine wiring is properly connected to earth
  • battery earth correctly fixed
  • correct fixing of positive battery terminal and that all leads are connected
  • no water in the fuel filter
Continue to Step 1No fuelAdd fuel)
Fastenings slack or oxidizedRe-attach correctly
Presence of water in the fuel filterClean the tank and pipes and replace the filter element
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

check

  • for errors in the control unit
Continue to Step 2Presence of one of the following errors: P0262, P0265, P0268, P0271Continue to Step 4
Presence of error P0093Continue to Step 3
Simultaneous presence of errors P1191 and P1197Continue to Step 7
Simultaneous presence of errors P1194 and P1197Continue to Step 7
Presence of error P1191Continue to Step 5
Presence of one of the following errors: P1193, P1195, P1196Continue to Step 5
Presence of other errorsContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2ROAD TEST WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Road test the vehicle, reproducing the conditions in which the fault arises, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected.

check

  • that there are no errors in the control unit;
Continue to Step 4Presence of one of the following errors: P0262, P0265, P0268, P0271Continue to Step 4
Presence of error P0093Continue to Step 3
Simultaneous presence of errors P1191 and P1197Continue to Step 6
Simultaneous presence of errors P1194 and P1197Continue to Step 6
Presence of error P1191Continue to Step 5
Presence of one of the following errors: P1193, P1195, P1196Continue to Step 5
Presence of other errorsContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
3HIGH RESSURE CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of and that there are no leaks from the rail, the radial jet pump, the injector pipes and all the high pressure lines.Continue to Step 4There are leaksEliminate leaks from the system
4INJECTOR HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check, as described in the test See Test   1060C  Injector high pressure fuel circuit check , that diesel leaks from the injector recirculation connections are small and about the same as one another.Continue to Step 5Consistent leak from one injectorReplace the injector
5HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

Continue to Step 13Sensor faultyReplace sensor.
Pressure regulator faultyReplace the pressure regulator
Pressure not correctContinue to Step 6
6CHECK 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 7Pressure above maximum limit: return pipe to tank blocked Repair the pipe; if necessary replace it
7LOW 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 pressure pump is between 2 and 3 barContinue to Step 13Pressure below minimum limit or above maximum limitContinue to Step 8
8LOW 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 9Pressure rises to 5 bar: pressure regulator in filter casing stuckReplace the filter case with valve
9LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 barContinue to Step 10Difference in pressure greater than 1 barReplace the diesel filter cartridge Op.   1044B20 
10LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is over 2.2 barContinue to Step 13Pressure below 2.2 barContinue to Step 11
11LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Measure the difference in pressure between electric pump outlet and filter inlet, checking that it is less than 0.3 barContinue to Step 12Difference in pressure greater than 0.3 barReplace the pipe
12LOW 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 ampsContinue to Step 13Voltage below 12 VCheck electric wiring See   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Current greater than 4.6 amps: pump faultyReplace the fuel pump assembly Op.   1040A70 
13CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Replace the pressure pump and check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisEnd of diagnosisFault persistsContinue to Step 14
14CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Replace the pressure pump and check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisEnd of diagnosisFault persistsContact Technical Service for further information on the problem