312000557 - D005 ENGINE DOES NOT PRODUCE BEST PERFORMANCE

The customer complains of: Poor engine performance
Test results
0Preliminary checksAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the air intake/vacuum circuit is working properly.Check for leaks from the inlet ducts after the compressor.Check for any fuel leaks from the pipesMove on to Step 11. Leaks from the air intake circuit2. Fuel leaks from the pipes1. Restore the seal on the air intake system.2. Restore the seal for the pipes
1Checks using diagnostic equipmentAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that there are no errors by connecting to the engine management control unit using the ExaminerMove on to Step 2Presence of errorsContinue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment.
2Timing sensor checkAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check correct operation of the timing sensor by carrying out    See Test 1060GC TIMING SENSOR OPERATION CHECK Move on to Step 3Timing sensor not workingReplace the timing sensor    Op. 1060G22 CAM ANGLE SENSOR - R.R
3Accelerator pedal checkAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check by connecting to the engine management control unit using the Examiner that the accelerator pedal sensor is working properly by carrying out    See Test 1068AC ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECKSMove on to Step 4Sensor defectiveReplace the accelerator pedal    Op. 1068A20 ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH BUILT-IN POTENTIOMETER - R.R
4EGR valve checkAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the EGR valve is not stuck open by carrying outSee Test 1080CB Move on to Step 5Valve stuck openReplace EGR valve    Op. 1080C82 E.G.R. - VALVE HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY - CONNECTOR PIPES - R.R.
5Turbocharger adjustment checkAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Using the Examiner carry out the active diagnosis for the turbocharger regulating valve.Check the operation of the turbo pressure control valve    See Test 1064BB TURBOCHARGING PRESSURE SOLENOID (PIERBURG) VALVE OPERATION CHECKCheck the maximum turbocharger supercharging pressure by carrying out    See Test 1064BA TURBOCHARGING PRESSURE CHECKMove on to Step 61. Solenoid not working2. Fuse blown3. Turbine control actuator not working properly4. Vacuum circuit defective1. Restore the wiring continuity    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Replace the solenoid if necessaryOp. 1064B42 SOLENOID CONTROLLING TURBOCHARGER VANE POSITION ACTUATOR - R.R2. Replace the fuse after having identified what caused it to blow3. Change the turbocharger    Op. 1064A11 TURBOCHARGER WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R.R. 4. Restore the vacuum circuit
6Check brake pedal switchAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the brake pedal switch is working properly.Move on to Step 71. Brake pedal does not return2. Switch stuck closed3. Wiring short circuitedEliminate the cause of the stickingReplace the switch    Op. 5550D10 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - R+R Restore correct insulation    See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS
7Injector seal checkAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the injectors are not leaking    See Test 1060OC INJECTOR SEAL TESTMove on to Step 8Injectors defectiveReplace the injectorsOp. 1060F10
8Flow meter checkAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the flow meter is working properly, carrying out    See Test 1060GS FLOW METER OPERATION CHECK(checking that the flow meter signal is not too low)Move on to Step 9Air flow meter defectiveReplace the flow meter    Op. 1060G10 AIR FLOW METER - R.R.
9High pressure checkAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect an Examiner to the engine control unitCheck, as described,    See Test 1060OD HIGH PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT CHECKthat the diesel pressure parameter is correctMove on to Step 15Pressure not correctMove on to Step 10
10Low return pressure checkAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is correct    See Test 1060OA LOW FUEL RETURN PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECKMove on to Step 11Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructedRepair the pipe and replace if necessary.
11Low supply pressure checkAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check, as described,    See Test 1060OB LOW FUEL DELIVERY PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECKthat the diesel pressure is correctMove on to Step 12Pressure not correctMove on to Step 13
12Check change in supply pressureAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 bar by carrying outSee Test Move on to Step 14Difference in pressure more than 1 barReplace the fuel filter cartridge    Op. 1044B10 FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY - R + R OR REPLACE
13Check on operation of low pressure supply pumpAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the pump supply voltage is correct Check that the current absorbed by the pump is correct by carrying outSee Test 1040AA Move on to Step 151. Voltage lower than 12 V2. Current greater than 10 A: pump defective3. Current less than 2 A: pump obstructed1. Check electrical wiring    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT 2. Replace the fuel pump    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R 3. Replace the fuel pump    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R and clean the fuel tank
14Check on correct operation of high pressure pump.All OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the high pressure pump is working properlyEnd of diagnosisHigh pressure pump defectiveReplace the high pressure pump    Op. 1060E10 DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP - R.R.
15Check on correct operation of engine management control unitAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the engine control unit is working properly.End of diagnosisEngine control unit defectiveIf the previous checks have not given any resultsReplace the engine control unit    Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R.R