198001691 - D001 ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (HESISTANT)

There is a (prolonged) fall in performance (flat spots) during acceleration
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
First, check:- the condition of the air intake circuit- correct earth connection of the coils and the control unit motor to the engine block    See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT - leads properly connected to batteryMove on to Step 1Air intake circuit faultyRestore the seal on the air intake circuit
Control unit motor earth connection on the engine block is defectiveRestore the correct earth connection
Loose cables to the batteryRestore correct tightening
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.Check:- that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;- parameter plausibilityMove on to Step 2Error detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Parameter not consistentContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
2FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out a road test, reproducing the conditions in which the fault occurs.Check the fuel supply pressure    Op. 0520G46 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK SUPPLY PRESSURE USING THE EXAMINERMove on to Step 3Pressure not correct: obstructions in the fuel supply pipeRemove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, replace it if necessary
Pressure not correct: tank not sufficiently ventilatedRestore the tank ventilation
Pressure not correct: petrol pump damagedReplace the petrol pump assembly    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R
3SOLENOID CANISTER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
- With the Examiner in active diagnosis, check that the solenoid canister is working properly- Check continuity of wiring between engine control unit and solenoid canister    See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Move on to Step 4Defective solenoid canisterReplace the solenoid
Wiring brokenRestore correct wiring
4CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persistsReplace the engine management control unit    Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + R