198001684 - B013 ENGINE STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY

The customer complains of: Engine starting poor, the starter motor works normally.
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the engine oil level is correct    Op. 0010T11 ENGINE OIL - CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP, IF NECESSARY Check that the air intake/vacuum circuit is working properly    See Test 1048OA AIR INTAKE/VACUUM CIRCUIT CHECKCheck the condition of the fuel supply circuit and make sure that it is working properly    See Test 1040OA Fuel supply circuit checkMove on to Step 1Oil level incorrectRestore the correct engine oil level    Op. 0010T11 ENGINE OIL - CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP, IF NECESSARY
Air vacuum circuit faultReplace vacuum pump. Eliminate the air intake via the intake manifold seal or the tappet cover and engine block seal. Make sure that the engine is perfectly sealed.
1MODE PARAMETERS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Select the following control unit at the diagnostic equipment: EDC16C39 Diesel electronic injection control unit.Check the value of the following parameters:· Battery voltage    See Test 5530BB BATTERY VOLTAGE CHECK· Target Diesel pressure· Measured Diesel pressure    See Test 1060GH DIESEL PRESSURE CHECK· Atmospheric pressure    See Test 1060GD ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CHECK· Engine rpm· Engine coolant temperature    See Test 5030AA COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECKMove on to Step 2
2PARTICULATE FILTRATION SYSTEM CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the DPF system is working properly    See Test 1080BE PARTICLE FILTER SATURATION CHECKMove on to Step 3Presence of errorsContinue as described by the diagnostic equipment
3PREHEATING RELAY ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out the active diagnosis of the preheating relay, checking that the result is positiveMove on to Step 5The result of the active diagnosis is negativeMove on to Step 4
4GLOW HEATER PLUGS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the glow heater plugs are working properly    See Test 5520CA GLOW HEATER PLUGS OPERATION CHECKMove on to Step 51.Glow heater plugs defective2.Wiring defective3.Preheating control unit defective4.Engine control unit defective1.Replace the glow heater plugs    Op. 5520C10 HEATER PLUGS - R+R 2.Renew the wiring3.Replace preheating control unit    Op. 5520C20 HEATER PLUGS CONTROL UNIT - R.R 4.Replace the engine management control unit    Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R.R
5HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.Checkthat the diesel pressure parameter is correct    See Test 1060OD Injector high pressure fuel circuit checkMove on to Step 6Pressure not correctMove on to Step 12
6LOW RETURN PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Checkthat the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is less than 1 bar    See Test 1060OA Low pressure fuel return circuit checkMove on to Step 7Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructedRepair the pipe, if necessary, replace it
7LOW DELIVERY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check as described in the test    See Test 1060OB Low pressure fuel supply circuit checkthat the diesel pressure between the filter and the pressure pump is between 2 and 3 barMove on to Step 8Pressure below the minimum limit or above the maximum limitMove on to Step 11
8LOW DELIVERY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 barMove on to Step 9Difference in pressure more than 1 barReplace the diesel filter cartridgeOp. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE
9LOW DELIVERY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is more than 2.2 barMove on to Step 10Pressure below 2 barMove on to Step 12
10LOW DELIVERY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Measure the difference in pressure between the electrical pump outlet and the filter inlet, checking that it is less than 0.3 barMove on to Step 11Difference in pressure more than 0.3 barReplace the pipe
11LOW DELIVERY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check as described in the test    See Test 1040AA CHECK ON SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT UPTAKEthat the pump supply voltage is equal to 12V and that the current uptake is between 2 and 10 AmpsMove on to Step 13Voltage less than 12 voltCheck electrical wiring    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Current greater than 10 A: pump defectiveReplace the fuel pump assembly    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R
Current less than 2 A: pump obstructedReplace the fuel pump    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R and clean the fuel tank
12CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Replace the high pressure pump    Op. 1060E10 DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP - R.R. and check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsReplace the high pressure pump    Op. 1060E10 DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP - R.R.
13CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression check    Op. 0520G15 COMPRESSION TEST - CHECK WITH EXAMINER WITH SPARK PLUGS/INJECTORS REMOVEDMove on to Step 14Cylinder compression insufficientMove on to Step 14
14CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out    Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET to check the valve sealCheck condition of cylinders/piston ringsMove on to Step 15Valve seal insufficientOverhaul the head    Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL
Cylinders/piston rings wornRestore the seal
15CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsReplace the engine management control unit    Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R.R