312000564 - D020 ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILST RUNNING (THEN DOES NOT RESTART)

The engine cuts out while in gear, and it is impossible to restart it
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fuel cut off has not been activated

Check the following, in order:

  • presence of fuel in the tank;
  • engine control unit correctly fastened to earth;
  • battery correctly fastened to earth;
  • positive battery terminal and all leads connected to it correctly fastened
  • no impurities/water in the fuel tank
  • no obstructions in the air intake circuit
Move on to Step 11. Fuel cut off activated2. No fuel3. Fastening slack or oxidized4. Presence of dirt in the fuel tank5. Circuit obstructed1. Restore correct operation by carrying out theSee Test 2. Add fuel to the tank3. Restore correct fastenings4. Introduce fuel into the tank, clean the tank and pipes and replace the filter element5. Restore to correct operation.
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket and check:

  • that there are no errors in the control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 21. Error detected in the control unit.2. Impossible to activate a dialogue with the control unit1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment2. Move on to Step 2
2CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the engine control unit is receiving the correct power supplyCheck the continuity of the supply wiringCheck the continuity of the engine compartment control unit fuses    See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Move on to Step 31. Main relay defective2. Control unit power supply wiring defective3. Power supply fuses blown1. Replace the relay2. Restore correct wiring.3. Replace the blown fuses after having ascertained the cause of the problem
3ROAD TEST USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a road test reproducing the conditions in which the fault occurs, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected and check:

  • that there are no errors in the control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 41. The sudden onset of errors in the control unit is detected2. Parameters off the scale.3. Loss of dialogue between the control unit and the diagnostic equipment.1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment3. Restore the correct connections.
4IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the continuity of the supply wiringCheck that the ignition coils are working by carrying out the    See Test 5510CI IGNITION COIL OPERATION CHECKMove on to Step 51. Power supply wiring to coils broken2. Defective coils.1. Restore correct wiring.2. Replace coils    Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R.R.
5INJECTION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the continuity of the supply wiring    See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Move on to Step 6Power supply wiring to injectors brokenRestore wiring
6FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out a road test and check the fuel supply pressure in the conditions in which the problem occurs.Check that the fuel lines are not blockedCheck that the fuel pump is working properly by carrying out the    See Test 1040AB SUBMERGED FUEL PUMP CHECKMove on to Step 71. Fuel pressure too low: pipes obstructed2. Fuel pressure too low: pump defective.1. Eliminate the constrictions, replace the pipes if necessary2. Replace the fuel pump assembly    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R
7CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the engine control unit is working properly.End of diagnosisEngine management control unit defective.Replace the engine management control unit    Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + R