2888336 - D05 ENGINE DOES NOT PRODUCE BEST PERFORMANCE

The engine runs smoothly at medium-low speeds, but does not reach iits usual maximum performance (both in terms of speed and acceleration)
Results of the tests
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 (in particular check that the accelerator pedal signal reaches 100%)
Continue to Step 2An error is detected in the control unit Continue 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
The accelerator pedal signal does not reach 100%Adjust the accelerator pedal travel. After adjustment, if the signal does not reach 100%, replace the potentiometer. Op.     1060G34
2CHECK ON FUEL FILTERAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the operation of the fuel filterContinue to Step 3Presence of water, petrol, paraffin or dirt detectedClean the tank and pipes and replace the filter element Op.     1044B20
3CHECKING AIR CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • the condition of the air filter
  • the condition and seal of the air supply circuit
Continue to Step 4Filter dirty or partially blockedReplace the air filter Op.     1048A14
Circuit component damagedReplace the component (see Assembly 1048A)
4CHECK ON BRAKE PEDAL SWITCHAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the brake pedal switch is working properly (for example, check that the stop lights are working properly)Continue to Step 5Brake pedal switch connection faultyRestore the connections See     E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Brake pedal switch faultyReplace the brake pedal switch Op.     5550D10
5CHECK ON TURBOCHARGERAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the operation of the turbocharger

  • check the condition of the impeller shaft end float
  • check the supercharging pressure
Continue to Step 6Turbocharger faultyReplace turbocharger Op. 1064A10
6CHECK ON RETURN LOW PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the pressure between the manifold and the return pipe to the tank See Test     1060A Check low pressure fuel circuit Continue to Step 7Pressure over 1bar: the return circuit to the tank is cloggedEliminate any blockages in the return pipe or in the cage for the low pressure pump immersed in the tank
7LOW SUPPLY PRESSUR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the pressure between diesel filter and high pressure pump See Test     1060B Check low pressure fuel circuit Continue to Step 8Leaks in circuitEliminate fuel leaks from low pressure circuit pipes/connectors
Pressure less than 1.8 bar or difference in pressure between Test B and Test A less than 1 barReplace the fuel pump Op.     1040A70
Pressure over 3.5 barReplace valve on diesel filter mounting Op. 1044B16
8INJECTOR LEAKAGETESTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check injectors for diesel leaks: See Test     1060C Check high pressure fuel circuit Continue to Step 9Leak detected from one or more injectorsReplace injector(s) Op.     1060F10
9HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check diesel pressure parameter measured using diagnostic instrument: See Test     1060D Check high pressure fuel circuit Continue to Step 10Pressure reading below 150 barReplace high pressure pump Op.     1060E10
Leaks in circuitEliminate fuel leaks from high pressure circuit pipes/connectors
10EXHAUST PIPE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check for blockages in the exhaust pipeContinue to Step 11Exhaust pipe blockedReplace the component involved (see Assembly 1076B)
11VALVE CLEARANCE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the valve tappet clearance is correct. Op.     1036H14 Continue to Step 12Clearance not correctRestore the correct valve clearance. Op.     1036H18
12CHECK ON TIMINGAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the engine timing is correctContinue to Step 13Timing not correctRestore the correct engine timing Op.     1032B14
13CHECK ON CYLINDER COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression test Op.     0510A10 Continue to Step 14Compression values not correctRestore the correct cylinder compression, for example checking the seal of the cylinders (see Assembly 1028H)
14CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom