2888333 - D02 ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (LOSING POWER)

The engine does not run smoothly in all conditions (load, speed, etc.).In particular, there are irregular, even prolonged, decreases in performance revealed by abrupt pulling
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Preliminarily check:

  • that there is no water, other fluid or dirt in the fuel tank
  • the state of the spark plugs and leads
  • engine wiring earth correctly fixed
  • battery earth correctly fixed
  • positive lead between battery and alternator correctly fixed
Continue to Step 1Presence of dirt in the fuel tankClean the fuel tank Op. 1040A24
Spark plugs dirty or damagedClean or replace the spark plugs Op.   5510D10 
Spark plug leads damagedReplace the spark plug leads Op.   5510D14 
Earth leads incorrectly fixedRestore battery earth lead Op.   5530B22 
Battery positive earth incorrectly fixedRestore battery positive lead Op.   5530B26 
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 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   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT ).
2INJECTOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other iinstruments) carry out the active diagnosis of the iinjectors.Continue to Step 3Injector connections faultyRestore the connection of the injectors with the control unit, ( See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT )
Injectors faultyReplace the injectors Op.   1056B70 
3CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'