2888338 - D21 ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILST DRIVING

When driving with the engine hot, it suddenly cuts out and then, a few moments later, starts normally.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
First check that there is fuel in the tank and whether the inertia switch has intervened Check the condition and the efficiency of the valve on the diesel filter mountingContinue to Step 1Dirt in the fuel tank or no fuelRenew and, if necessary, clean the tank Op.     1040A10
Valve on diesel filter mounting faultyReplace valve on diesel filter mounting Op. 1044B16
1CHECKING 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
  • the 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     E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT )
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
3CHECK 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 4Pressure 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
4LOW 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 5Leaks 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
5INJECTOR LEAKAGETESTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check injectors for diesel leaks: See Test     1060C Check high pressure fuel circuit Continue to Step 6Leak detected from one or more injectorsReplace injector(s) Op.     1060F10
6HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check diesel pressure parameter measured using diagnostic instrument: See Test     1060D Check high pressure fuel circuit Continue to Step 7Pressure reading below 150 barReplace high pressure pump Op.     1060E10
Leaks in circuitEliminate fuel leaks from high pressure circuit pipes/connectors
7CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom