2888322 - B11 ENGINE STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY' / WHEN WARM

When the engine is warm, for example just after it has been switched off following a long journey, it does not start, or it starts with difficulty, only after repeated attempts. When the key is turned the instruments light up, the starter motor turns, but the engine does not start.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Preliminarily check:

  • the state of the spark plugs and leads
  • the condition of the air intake circuit
Continue to Step 1Spark plugs dirty or damagedClean or replace the spark plugs Op.   5510D10 
Spark plug leads damagedReplace the spark plug leads Op.   5510D14 
Air intake circuit component damagedReplace the component (see Assembly 1048A)
Air cleaner dirty or partially blockedReplace the air filter Op.   1048A14 
1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit
  • plausibility of all the parameters
Continue to Step 2An error is detected in the control unitContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unitRestore the connection between the engine management control unit and the diagnostic connector ( See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT ).
2ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis of:

  • vapour recovery solenoid valve
  • injectors
Continue to Step 3Solenoid valve connection faultyRestore the connection of the solenoid valve with the control unit ( See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT )
Solenoid valve faulty Replace the solenoid valve Op. 1080E28
Injector connections faultyRestore the connection of the injectors with the control unit, ( See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT )
Injectors faultyReplace the injectors Op.   1056B70 
3COILS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other iinstruments), carry out the active diagnosis of the coilsContinue to Step 4Coils connection faultyRestore the connection for the coils with the control unit, ( See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT )
Ignition coils faultyReplace the ignition coils Op.   5510C14 
4FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the fuel supply pressure Op.   0510C10  .Continue to Step 5Pressure not correctReplace the fuel pump assembly Op.   1040A70 
5CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression test Op.   0510A10  .Continue to Step 6Compression values not correctRestore the correct cylinder compression, e.g by checking the seal of the injectors Op.   1056B70  and the cylinders if necessary
6TIMING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the engine timing is correctContinue to Step 7Timing not correctRestore the correct engine timing Op.   1032B14 
7CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'