2888325 - 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
First check that there is fuel in the tank

Then check:

  • that there is no water, other fluid or dirt in the fuel tank
  • the condition of the air intake circuit
Continue to Step 1Presence of dirt in the fuel tankClean the fuel tank Op.   1040A10 
Air intake circuit component damagedReplace the component (see Assembly 1048A)
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   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT ).
2FUEL FILTER CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and the cleanliness of the fuel filter:Continue to Step 3Filter dirtyReplace the filter element Op.   1044B20  Restore the condition of the filter, the pipes and the heater device
Filter faulty or damaged Replace the filter Op.   1044B10 
3LOW PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the fuel supply circuit, low pressure side: if necessary, use the diagnostic equipment (Examiner) to measure the pressure valuesContinue to Step 4Pressure not correct: fuel filter faultyReplace the fuel filter Op.   1044B10 
Pressure not correct: electric pump faultyReplace the electric pump Op.   1040A70 
Pressure not correct: low pressure pipes faultyReplace the low pressure pipes (see Assembly 1060F)
4HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the fuel supply circuit, high pressure side: for example, using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner) to measure the pressure valuesContinue to Step 5Pressure not correct: pressure pump faultyReplace the pressure pump Op.   1060E10 
Pressure not correct: manifold faultyReplace the manifold Op.   1060F30 
Pressure not correct: injectors faultyReplace the injectors Op.   1060F10 
Pressure not correct: high pressure pipes faultyReplace the high pressure pipes (see Asembly 1060F)
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'