194002395 - D001 ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (HESISTANT)

There is a (prolonged) fall in performance (flat spots) during acceleration
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

First, check:

  • status of spark plugs and leads;
  • the condition of the air intake circuit
Move on to Step 1Spark plugs dirty or damagedReplace the spark plugs Op.    Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R
Spark plug leads damagedReplace spark plug leads
Air intake circuit faultyEliminate the fault
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic test equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the tester input.

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 2"Fuel system" error detectedSee table    Z50 ERRORE TITOLO MISCELA
Another error detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameter not consistentContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2ROAD TEST USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out a road test reproducing the conditions in which the fault occurs, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected.

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 3The sudden onset of an error in the control unit is detectedContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameter not consistentContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
3FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out a road test, reproducing the conditions in which the problem occurs.Check the fuel supply pressure Op.    Op. 0510C10 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSUREMove on to Step 4Pressure not correct: obstructions in the fuel supply pipeRemove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, replace it if necessary Op.    Op. 1040B32 FRONT FUEL DELIVERY LINE - R.R.
Pressure not correct: tank not sufficiently ventilatedRestore the tank ventilation
Pressure not correct: fuel pump electric circuit interruptedRestore fuel pump electric circuit See    See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Pressure not correct: petrol pump damagedReplace the petrol pump assembly Op.    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentThe fault persists: control unit defectiveReplace the control unit Op.    Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + RSearch for the fault starting from another symptom