244000449 - B25 THE ENGINE STARTS UP AND CUTS OUT AFTER A FEW SECONDS

When engine fuel supply is set to methane using the appropriate selector, the engine starts normally in petrol mode but then goes off after a few seconds and does not switch to methane.
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check there is sufficient methane in the tank by ensuring at least one green led is lit on the control panel gaugeMove on to Step 2Methane level too lowIntroduce enough methane and move on to Step 1
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check that the methane low pressure value is correct by carrying out Test 1044EB.    See Test 1044E GAS PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICEMove on to Step 2Pressure sensor defectiveReplace pressure reduction unit    Op. 1044E10 CNG INJECTION SYSTEM PRESSURE REDUCTION UNIT - R R
Pressure reduction unit defectiveReplace pressure reduction unit    Op. 1044E10 CNG INJECTION SYSTEM PRESSURE REDUCTION UNIT - R R
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the methane engine management control unit:in error mode

  • no errors in the methane control unit;
in parameters ambient:

  • parameter plausibility.
Move on to Step 3Errors detected in control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameters not plausibleContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
No communication with the control unitRestore the correct connections    See E5032 METHANE ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
3CHECK METHANE INJECTOR RELAY EFFICIENCYALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the METHANE engine management control unit, in the active diagnosis ambient:

  • correct operation of the methane injector control unit
Move on to Step 4Relay not working correctlyReplace the relay
4CHECK METHANE INJECTOR RELAY SUPPLY (power circuit)ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check methane injectors are properly supplied at power relay terminals    See E5032 METHANE ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENTMove on to Step 5Supply not correctRestore correct power supply    See E5032 METHANE ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Wiring defectiveRestore wiring    See E5032 METHANE ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
5CHECK VALVE EFFICIENCY ON REDUCTION UNITALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the METHANE engine management control unit, in the active diagnosis ambient:

  • correct valve operation on reduction unit
Move on to Step 6Solenoid not working properlyReplace the solenoid valve
6CHECK SOLENOID EFFICIENCY ON REDUCTION UNITALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check power supply to solenoid terminals efficientEnd of diagnosisSupply not correctRestore correct power supply    See E5032 METHANE ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Wiring defectiveRepair the wiring    See E5032 METHANE ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
When engine fuel supply is set to LPG using the appropriate selector, the engine starts normally in petrol mode but then goes off after a few seconds and does not switch to LPG.
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check there is sufficient LPG in the tank by ensuring at least one green led is lit on the control panel gauge.Check that the LPG pump current sensor is correctly inserted in its seat.Check LPG filter conditionMove on to Step 1LPG level lowAdd a sufficient quantity of LPG
Current sensor incorrectly fittedRefit relay correctly
LPG filters blockedReplace the filters
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the LPG engine management control unit:in errors mode:

  • no errors in the LPG control unit;
in parameters ambient:

  • parameter plausibility.
Move on to Step 2Errors detected in control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameters not plausibleContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the absorption of the LPG pump is correct by carrying out Test 1043AA.    See Test 1043A GPL TANKCheck the current sensor is working properlyMove on to Step 3LPG pump absorption faultyReplace the LPG pump
Current sensor defectiveReplace current sensor
3CHECK LPG INJECTOR RELAY EFFICIENCYALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the LPG engine management control unit, in the active diagnosis ambient:

  • correct operation of LPG injector relay;
  • correct injector operation
Move on to Step 4Relay not working correctlyReplace the relay    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
4CHECK LPG INJECTOR RELAY SUPPLY (power circuit)ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check gas injectors are properly supplied at power relay terminals.    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENTMove on to Step 5Supply not correctRestore correct power supply.    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Wiring defectiveRepair wiring.    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
5CHECK SUPPLY TO LPG SOLENOID/PUMP UNIT CURRENT SENSOR (power circuit)ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check power supply to solenoid terminals is efficientMove on to Step 6Supply not correctRestore correct power supply.    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Wiring defectiveRepair the wiring    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
6CHECK LPG DELIVERY AND RETURN SOLENOIDSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the LPG engine management control unit, in the active diagnosis ambient:

  • Correct operation of LPG delivery and return solenoids
Also check

  • the operation of the LPG return solenoid valve, by carrying out Test 1043BC;
  • check the operation of the LPG cut out solenoid valve on the supply line, by carrying out Test 1043BD.
    See Test 1043B GPL FUEL CIRCUIT PIPES
Move on to Step 7Delivery solenoid defectiveReplace the solenoid valve
Return solenoid defectiveReplace the solenoid valve
7CHECK LPG LEVEL SENSOR OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the LPG level sensor is working properly, by carrying out Test 1043AE.    See Test 1043A GPL TANKMove on to Step 8Level sensor defectiveChange the level sensor
8CHECK LPG SOLENOID AND PUMP UNIT POWER SUPPLYALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the supply to LPG solenoid/pump unit is correct.    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENTMove on to Step 9Supply not correctRestore correct power supply.    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
9LPG PUMP OPERATION CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the LPG engine management control unit, in the active diagnosis ambient:

  • correct operation of the LPG pump
Check the operation of the pump, by carrying out Test 1043AA.    See Test 1043A GPL TANK
Move on to Step 10LPG pump defectiveReplace LPG pump
Wiring defectiveRestore wiring    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Supply not correctRestore correct power supply    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
10CHECK LPG UPTAKE SOLENOIDALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the LPG engine management control unit, in the active diagnosis ambient:

  • operation of the LPG uptake solenoid on the cylinder.
Check the LPG uptake solenoid is working efficiently
End of diagnosisSolenoid defectiveReplace uptake solenoid
Wiring defectiveRestore wiring    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Supply not correctRestore correct power supply    See E5031 LPG FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT