2888491 - W11 EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES'

There are a great deal of exhaust fumes, with dense smoke and a higher level of particles than specified.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Preliminarily check:

  • engine oil level
  • the condition of the air filter
Continue to Step 1Oil level too highRestore the correct level
Filter element dirty or damagedReplace the filter element 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   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
2BLOW-BY CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the blow-by gases intake circuit. In particular, check that there are no obstructions in the separator or in the pipesContinue to Step 3Blow-by circuit faultyRestore the correct operation of the circuit: if necessary, replace the pipes (see Assembly 1080D)
Fault in the separatorReplace the separator Op.   1080D34 
3AIR CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and seal of the air supply circuit (upstream of the turbocharger)Continue to Step 4Circuit component damagedReplace the component (see Assembly 1048A)
4CHECK AIR INTAKE PIPESAll OKProblems metOperation
Check to see if there is oil in air intake pipes (downstream of the turbocharger)Continue to Step 5There are traces of oil in the pipesClean the pipes or the heat exchanger (see Assembly 1048B)
5VALVE CLEARANCE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the valve tappet clearance is correct. Op.   1036H14  Continue to Step 6Clearance not correctRestore the correct valve clearance. Op.   1036H18 
6CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression test Op.   0510A10  Continue to Step 7Compression values not correctRestore the correct cylinder compression, e.g by checking the injector seal Op.   1056B70 
7CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'