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

The customer complains that: The engine cuts out whilst running, and it is impossible to restart it
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the air intake/vacuum circuit is working properly.

Also check:

  • Wiring on engine correctly fastened to earth;
  • Battery correctly fastened to earth;
  • Positive battery pole and all leads connected to it are correctly fastened
  • Fuel Cut Off intervention
  • Presence of fuel in the tank
  • Air filter blocked
  • Fuel filter blocked
Move on to Step 11. Supply fastenings slack or oxidized2. Earth fastenings slack or oxidized3. Inertia switch operated4. Lack of fuel in the tank5. Air filter blocked6. Fuel filter blocked1. Restore correct fastenings    See E1010 POWER SUPPLY 2. Restore correct fastenings    See E1010 POWER SUPPLY 3. Carry out theSee Test 4. Refill with fuel5. Replace the air filter    Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R. 6. Replace the fuel filter    Op. 1044B10 FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY - R + R OR REPLACE
1CHECK USING THE EXAMINERAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect to the engine control unit and check that there are no errorsMove on to Step 2Presence of errorsContinue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment.
2ENGINE CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the engine control unit is receiving the correct power supplyCheck that the main relay is working correctly    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Move on to Step 31. Engine control unit power supply not correct2. Main relay defective1. Restore the control unit power supply2. Replace main relay
3TIMING SENSOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the operation of the timing sensor, by carrying out the    See Test 1060GC TIMING SENSOR OPERATION CHECK Check the wiring continuity    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Move on to Step 41. Sensor faulty2. Wiring faulty1. Replace timing sensor    Op. 1060G22 CAM ANGLE SENSOR - R.R 2. Restore correct wiring    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
4RPM SENSOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the operation of the rpm sensor, by carrying out the    See Test 1060GI ENGINE SPEED CHECKCheck the wiring continuityMove on to Step 51. Sensor faulty2. Wiring faulty3. Phonic wheel damaged1. Replace the rpm sensor    Op. 1060G20 ENGINE RPM SENSOR - R.R. 2. Restore correct wiring    See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT 3. Replace the phonic wheel and reset the parameters in the control unit using the Examiner
5INJECTOR SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the diesel leaks from the injector recirculation connections are small (seepage) and roughly equal to one another, carrying out the    See Test 1060OC INJECTOR SEAL TESTMove on to Step 6Significant leak from one injectorReplace the injectorOp. 1060F10
6HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the high pressure diesel parameter is correct, carrying out the    See Test 1060OD HIGH PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT CHECKMove on to Step 13Pressure not correctMove on to Step 7
7LOW RETURN PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check using the    See Test 1060OA LOW FUEL RETURN PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECKthat the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is less than 1 barMove on to Step 8Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructedRepair the pipe; if necessary, replace it
8LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the difference in pressure at the diesel filter outlet and high pressure pump inlet is less than 0.5 barMove on to Step 9Pressure below the minimum limit or above the maximum limitMove on to Step 12
9LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check using theSee Test that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 barMove on to Step 10Difference in pressure more than 1 barReplace the fuel filter    Op. 1044B10 FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY - R + R OR REPLACE
10LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check using the    See Test 1060OB LOW FUEL DELIVERY PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECKthat the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is correct.Move on to Step 11Pressure not correctMove on to Step 12
11LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Measure the difference in pressure between the electric pump outlet and the filter inlet and check that it is less than 0.5 barMove on to Step 12Pressure above 0.3 barReplace the pipe
12ELECTRIC PUMP POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the pump power supply voltage is correctCheck that the pump demand is correct, carrying out theSee Test 1040AA Move on to Step 131. Voltage lower than 12 Volts2. Pump demand value incorrect1. Renew 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 and clean the fuel tank
13CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Replace the engine management control unit    Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R.R , if the previous checks have not achieved results, and check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis