199002952 - D001 ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (HESISTANT)

There is a (prolonged) drop in performance (flat spots) during acceleration
Test results
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. 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 Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move 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
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 on the diagnostic equipment
Parameter not consistentContinue following the instructions on 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. 0510C10 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSURE Move on to Step 4Pressure 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: fuel pump electric circuit interruptedRestore fuel pump electric circuit
Pressure not correct: petrol pump damagedReplace the petrol pump assembly    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R
4CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentThe fault persists: control unit defectiveReplace the control unit    Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + R