3360354 - Z53 MISFIRE ERROR

The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Misfire
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually check on the instrument panel that the I.E. fault warning light is not flashing while the car is drivingContinue to Step 1I.E. fault warning light flashingSee table   K48 
1CHECK ERRORAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) and transcribe the errors and environmental parameters.Check for '(General) Misfire' error onlyContinue to Step 2'Upstream lambda probe' error presentSee table   Z56 
'Mixture concentration' error presentSee table   Z50 
The 'Misifre in cylinder X' error is presentSee table   Z54 
The '(General) Misfire', 'Catalyzer and/or 'Downstream Lambda signal' errors only are presentContinue to Step 2
Other errors presentIdentify and eliminate the cause of the anomaly.Continue to Step 12
2CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually inspect the condition of the engine management control unit wiring, connections and earth.No faults should be presentContinue to Step 3Faults in the control unit electrical circuitRestore the correct connections See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT . If necessary, replace the components involved.Continue to Step 12
3CHECKING FUEL PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fuel system pressure is correct Op. 0510C10Continue to Step 4Pressure not correctRestore the correct pressure; if necessary, replace the faulty component.Continue to Step 12
4CHECKING FUEL QUALITYAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 16v 2.4 20vCheck the quality of the fuel, making sure that there is no water or other impuritiesContinue to Step 5Impurities are presentClean the tank Op. 1040A24and introduce new fuel.Continue to Step 12
1.2 16v 1.8 16vCheck the quality of the fuel, making sure that there is no water or other impuritiesContinue to Step 6Impurities are presentClean the tank Op. 1040A24and introduce new fuel.Continue to Step 12
5CHECKING SIGNAL PLAUSIBILITYAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 16vChecking plausibility of the MAP/debimeter sensor signal.Continue to Step 6The signal is not plausibleReplace the pressure sensor Op.   1056B54  Continue to Step 12
2.4 20vChecking plausibility of the MAP/debimeter sensor signal.Continue to Step 6The signal is not plausibleReplace the flowmeter Op. 1056B12Continue to Step 12
6CHECKING INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEM SEALAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the exhaust system visually and by listening. In particular, check that there are no leaks downstream of the MAP/flow meter sensor, also taking into consideration:

  • blow-by;
  • canister circuit;
  • brake servo vacuum pipes;
  • Injector O-Rings
Continue to Step 7Leaks are presentRestore the exhaust system seal and replace the affected parts if necessaryContinue to Step 12
7ENGINE PROBLEMS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 16v

Check that there are no problems with the engine. In particular, check:

  • cylinder compression correct Op.   0510A10  ;
  • correct engine timing Op. 0510A20 ;
  • correct rpm sensor position
  • gap between rpm sensor and phonic wheel within permitted limits;
  • visually for absence of faults on phonic wheel, such as broken or chipped teeth
Continue to Step 9Engine timing incorrectEnsure engine timing is correct Op.   1032B10  Continue to Step 8
Engine timing incorrectReposition the sensor correctly.Continue to Step 8
Engine timing incorrectReplace the flywheel Op.   1024A28  Continue to Step 8
Engine timing incorrectContinue to Step 9
1.2 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20v

Check that there are no problems with the engine. In particular, check:

  • cylinder compression correct Op.   0510A10  ;
  • correct engine timing Op. 0510A20 ;
  • correct rpm sensor position
  • gap between rpm sensor and phonic wheel within permitted limits;
  • visually for absence of faults on phonic wheel, such as broken or chipped teeth
Continue to Step 9Engine timing incorrectEnsure engine timing is correct Op.   1032B10  Continue to Step 12
Rpm sensor incorrectly positionedReposition the sensor correctly.Continue to Step 12
Flywheel defectiveReplace the flywheel Op.   1024A28  Continue to Step 12
Compression insufficientContinue to Step 9
8FLYWHEEL LEARNINGAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 16vCarry out the flywheel learning procedure.Continue to Step 12
9CHECKING CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 16vCarry out R/R on head to check the valve sealCheck the condition of the cylinders/piston ringsContinue to Step 10Insufficient valve sealOverhaul the cylinder head Op.   1016E10  Continue to Step 8
Cylinders/piston rings wornRenew the seal.Continue to Step 8
1.2 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20vCarry out R/R on head to check the valve sealCheck the condition of the cylinders/piston ringsContinue to Step 10Insufficient valve sealOverhaul the cylinder head Op.   1016E10  Continue to Step 12
Cylinders/piston rings wornRenew the seal.Continue to Step 12
10KINEMATIC MECHANISM CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the kinematic mechanism is not oscillating by road testing the vehicle. In particular:

  • clutch not jerking;
  • couplings/bearings not faulty;
  • engine mountings and supports not faulty;
  • suspension loading correct;
  • wheel balancing correct
Continue to Step 11Clutch jerkingReplace the clutch Op.   1810A20  Continue to Step 12
Anomalies in joints, bearings, blocks or mountsReplace the components involved.Continue to Step 12
Front suspension not loadedReplace the shock absorber Op.   4410A12  Continue to Step 12
Wheels not balancedBalance the wheels Op. 4450A70. Replace the faulty tyres if necessaryContinue to Step 12
11CHECK ERROR IN A SINGLE CYLINDERAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) Check for the presence of 'Misfire at cylinder X' errorEnd of diagnosisError present in at least 1 cylinderContinue according to See table   Z54  MISFIRE ERROR IN ONE CYLINDER referring to the cylinders concerned.
Error not present at a specific cylinderContinue according to See table   Z54  MISFIRE ERROR IN ONE CYLINDER referring to all the cylinders in sequence.
12DELETING AND CHECKING ERRORAll OKProblems metOperation
Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit.Carry out a road test and ensure the error does not recurContinue to Step 13Clutch jerkingThe fault persistsContinue to Step 0
13CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis