312000565 - D021 ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILST RUNNING AND THEN RESTARTS

The engine cuts out while in motion; it is possible to restart it.
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

  • engine control unit correctly fastened to earth;
    See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

  • battery correctly fastened to earth;
  • positive battery terminal and all leads connected to it correctly fastened
  • correct connection of the engine control unit connector
Move on to Step 11. Battery fastenings slack or oxidized2. Control unit earth cable fastening loose3. Incorrectly connected engine control unit connector1. Restore correct fastenings2. Tighten earth cable3. Correctly engage engine control unit connector
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
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 and check:

  • that there are no errors in the control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 31. 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.
3IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the continuity of the supply wiring for the coilsCheck that the ignition coils are working, by carrying out the    See Test 5510CI IGNITION COIL OPERATION CHECK, the    See Test 5510CE IGNITION CONTROL SIGNAL CHECKand the    See Test 5510OA IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE CHECKMove on to Step 41. Power supply wiring to coils defective2. Defective coils.1. Restore correct wiring2. Replace coils    Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R
4INJECTION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the continuity of the supply wiring    See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Move on to Step 5Power supply wiring to injectors defectiveRestore correct wiring.
5CORRECT 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