244000448 - B20 ENGINE STARTS, AND CUTS OUT STRAIGHT AWAY

The engine starts normally, though possibly with difficulty, then suddenly stalls
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the following, in order:

  • no water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel filter
  • no water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel tank
  • no obstructions in the catalytic converter
Move on to Step 1Water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel filterReplace the filter element    Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE
Water, other fluids or dirt in the tankClean tank
Catalytic converter obstructedReplace the catalytic converter    Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.Re-create the conditions under which the fault occurs and check:

  • that there are no errors in the control unit;
  • 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
No communication with the control unitRestore the correct connections    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
2HIGH PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.Check, as described in Test 1060OD, that the diesel pressure parameter is correct.    See Test 1060O DIESEL FUEL INJECTION SUPPLY TESTSMove on to Step 9Pressure not correctMove on to Step 3
3LOW RETURN PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check as described in Test 1060OA that the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is less than 0.5 bar.    See Test 1060O DIESEL FUEL INJECTION SUPPLY TESTSMove on to Step 4Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructedRepair the pipe and replace if necessary.    Op. 1060F52 PIPE TO RETURN MANIFOLD - R R
4LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the diesel pressure between the filter and the radial jet pump is between 0.6 and 0.7 barMove on to Step 9Pressure lower than minimum limitMove on to Step 5
Pressure above the maximum limitReplace Bontaz pressure relief valve    Op. 1060G28 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR - R R
5LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 0.2 barMove on to Step 6Difference in pressure more than 1 barReplace the fuel filter cartridge    Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE
6LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is between 0.6 and 0.7 barMove on to Step 9Pressure below 0.6 barMove on to Step 8
7LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the pressure difference between pump outlet and filter inlet is less than 0.3 barMove on to Step 8Difference in pressure more than 0.3 barReplace the pipe    Op. 1040B30 FUEL DELIVERY LINE - R R
8CHECK LOW OUTLET PRESURE PUMP UPTAKEALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check, as described in Test 1040AA, that the pump supply voltage is equal to 12 volt and that the current absorbed is between 2 and 10 Ampere    See Test 1040A FUEL TANK AND COMPONENTSMove on to Step 9Voltage < 12 VCheck electrical wiring    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Current > 10 Amps pump not running smoothlyChange fuel pump assembly and clean tank    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R
9CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Replace the pressure regulator and check that the fault is no longer present.    Op. 1060G16 PRESSURE RELIEF SENSOR - R REnd of diagnosisFault persistsRenew the pressure regulator and move on to Step 10
10CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Replace the pressure pump and check that the fault is no longer present.    Op. 1060E10 PRESSURE PUMP - R REnd of diagnosisFault persists: control unit defectiveRestore the pressure pump and replace the engine management control unit.    Op. 1060G80 DS ELECTRIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R R
The engine starts normally, though possibly with difficulty, then suddenly stalls
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the following, in order:

  • no water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel filter
  • no water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel tank
  • no obstructions in the catalytic converter
Move on to Step 1Water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel filterReplace the filter element    Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE
Water, other fluids or dirt in the fuel tankClean tank
Catalytic converter obstructedReplace the catalytic converter    Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.Re-create the conditions under which the fault occurs and check:

  • no errors in control unit
  • 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
No communication with the control unitRestore the correct connections    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
2HIGH PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.Check, as described in Test 1060OD, that the diesel pressure parameter is correct.    See Test 1060O DIESEL FUEL INJECTION SUPPLY TESTSMove on to Step 10Pressure not correctMove on to Step 3
3LOW RETURN PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check as described in Test 1060OA that the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is less than 1 bar.    See Test 1060O DIESEL FUEL INJECTION SUPPLY TESTSMove on to Step 4Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructedRepair the pipe and replace if necessary    Op. 1060F52 PIPE TO RETURN MANIFOLD - R R
4LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the diesel pressure between the filter and the radial jet pump is between 2and 3 barMove on to Step 10Pressure below the minimum limit or above the maximum limitMove on to Step 5
5LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Constrict the return pipe, downstream of the valve, and carry out Test 1060B again with the pipe constricted checking that the pressure at the filter outlet stays below 2 bar.    See Test 1060O DIESEL FUEL INJECTION SUPPLY TESTSMove on to Step 6Pressure rises to 5 bar: pressure regulator valve on filter mounting incorrectly adjustedReplace the valve    Op. 1044B16 DELIVERY ADJUSTMENT VALVE - R R
6LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 barMove on to Step 7Difference in pressure more than 1 barReplace the fuel filter cartridge    Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE
7LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is more than 2.2 barMove on to Step 10Pressure below 2.2 barMove on to Step 8
8LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the pressure difference between pump outlet and filter inlet is less than 0.3 barMove on to Step 9Difference in pressure more than 0.3 barReplace the pipe
9LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check, as described in Test 1040AA, that the pump supply voltage is equal to 12 volt and that the current absorbed is between 2 and 10 Ampere    See Test 1040A FUEL TANK AND COMPONENTSMove on to Step 10Voltage < 12 VCheck electrical wiring    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Current > 10 Amps pump not running smoothlyReplace the fuel pump assembly    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R
Current < 2 Amps: pump jet blockedChange fuel pump assembly and clean tank    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R
10CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Replace the DRV high pressure regulation valve and check that the fault is no longer present    Op. 1060E50 PRESSURE REGULATOR - R REnd of diagnosisFault persistsRepair the regulator valve and move on to Step 11
11CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Replace the pressure pump and check that the fault is no longer present    Op. 1060E10 PRESSURE PUMP - R REnd of diagnosisFault persists: control unit defectiveRepair the pump and replace the engine management control unit    Op. 1060G80 DS ELECTRIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R R