312000559 - D010 ENGINE IDLE IRREGULAR

The engine idles irregularly. In particular, it does not maintain a constant, regular level with changing load (e.g. consumers switched on) or it is too low
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check:

  • Check that the air intake/vacuum circuit is working properly
  • Air filter blocked
  • Ducts blocked
  • Leaks from intake ducts after the compressor
  • Fuel leaks
Move on to Step 11. Air intake circuit ducts blocked2. Filter blocked and water, petrol, paraffin or dirt found to be present3. Fuel leaks1. Renew the air intake circuit2. Water, water, paraffin or dirt found to be present3. Restore the fuel system seal
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 present in the control unitEnd of diagnosisPresence of errors in control unitContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
2EGR VALVE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the EGR solenoid valve is not stuck openCheck that the EGR valve is working properly by carrying out the active diagnosis using the Examiner and checking that the valve does not remain open by carrying outSee Test 1080CB Move on to Step 3Solenoid not workingCheck the continuity of the wiring    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT replace the solenoid valve if necessary    Op. 1080C82 E.G.R. - VALVE HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY - CONNECTOR PIPES - R.R.
3DIESEL HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the high pressure value is correct by carrying out    See Test 1060OD HIGH PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT CHECKMove on to Step 7Pressure not correctMove on to Step 4
4DIESEL LOW PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the low pressure value is correct by carrying out    See Test 1060OB LOW FUEL DELIVERY PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECKMove on to Step 5Pressure not correctMove on to Step 6
5FUEL PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Using the Examiner check that the fuel pump absorption is correct by carrying outSee Test 1040AA Move on to Step 6Electric pump defectiveReplace the electric pump    Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R
6CHECK ON DIESEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON RAILAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the ressure sensor on the rail is working properly by carrying out    See Test 1060GR FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON RAIL OPERATION CHECKMove on to Step 71. Regulator wiring defective2. Pressure sensor defective1. Restore correct wiring2. Replace the pressure sensor    Op. 1060G28 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON FUEL MANIFOLD TO INJECTORS - R.R
7FLOW METER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the engine management control unit and the flow meterCheck that the flow meter is receiving the correct power supply [EL_5050]    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Check that the flow meter signal is correct using the Examiner by carrying out    See Test 1060GS FLOW METER OPERATION CHECKMove on to Step 81. Flow meter signal not correct2. Wiring between flow meter and engine management control unit broken3. Power supply interrupted1. Replace the flow meter    Op. 1060G10 AIR FLOW METER - R.R. 2. Restore correct wiring.3. Restore correct power supply.
8INJECTOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the diesel leaks from the injector recirculation connections are small (seepage) and roughly equal to one another by carrying out    See Test 1060OC INJECTOR SEAL TESTCheck that the injectors are working properly by connecting to the engine management control unit in active diagnosisMove on to Step 91. Injector with leaks/poor atomization2. Check the continuity of the wiring between the engine management control unit and the injectors1. Replace the injectorOp. 1060F10 2. Restore the correct wiring continuity.
9CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression checkOp. 0520G15 Move on to Step 11Cylinder compression insufficientMove on to Step 10
10CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry outOp. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKETto check the valve sealCheck condition of cylinders/piston ringsEnd of diagnosis1. Valve seal insufficient2. Cylinder geometry/dimensions faulty3. Piston rings faulty1. Overhaul the cylinder head    Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL 2. Restore correct operation3. Restore correct operation
11ENGINE CONTROL UNIT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Replace the engine control unit    Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R.R and check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persistsMove on to Step 12
12CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF HIGH PRESSURE PUMPAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Replace the high pressure pump    Op. 1060E10 DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP - R.R. End of diagnosis