939005408 - S01 ENGINE KNOCK

There is slight knocking that usually gets worse during acceleration. The engine produces a dry noise typical of metallic knocking which changes when the throttle opens.
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the MIL warning light is on before starting and goes out once the engine has been started up.Also check that no accessories have been fitted in the after-market.Move on to Step 1The MIL warning light does not come on when the key is insertedContinue as instructed in the    See table K100 MIL WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING (REMAINS OFF BEFORE STARTING)
The MIL warning remains on with the engine startedContinue as instructed in the    See table K101 MIL WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON (ENGINE STARTS)
There are accessories present that have been fitted in the after-marketCheck that these accessories have been fitted correctly
1CONTROL UNIT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the engine management control unit electrical connections are correct    See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT In particular, check that:- the earth is connected correctly- the resistance between the control unit    See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU and the battery negative    See A001 BATTERY is less than 0.5 OhmMove on to Step 2Connections to earth incorrectRestore the correct connections
Resistance to battery negative more than 0.5 OhmRestore the correct connections
2CONTROL UNIT FASTENING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the control unit is correctly fastened in its housing    Op. 1056F82 CONTROL UNIT SINGLE OF INJECTION IGNITION SYSTEM R R Move on to Step 3Control unit fastening incorrectRenew the correct fastening of the control unit    Op. 1056F82 CONTROL UNIT SINGLE OF INJECTION IGNITION SYSTEM R R
3ERRORS IN CONTROL UNIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment and check that there are no errors present in the control unitMove on to Step 4There are errors present in the control unitContinue as described by the diagnostic equipment
4FUEL FEED CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check there are no faults in the fuel supply circuit by performing the    See Test 1040OA FUEL SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECKMove on to Step 5There are faults presentThe operation to solve the problem is described in the actual test
5CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF IMPURITIES IN THE FUELAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that there is no water, alcohol or particles in suspension in the fuel by carrying out the    See T FUEL QUALITY CHECKMove on to Step 6There are faults presentThe operation to solve the problem is described in the actual test
6INJECTOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the injectors are not stuck shut or not perfectly closed by carrying out the    See Test 1056BA INJECTOR OPERATION CHECKMove on to Step 7There are faults presentThe operation to solve the problem is described in the actual test
7DETONATION SENSOR ERRORS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment and check that none of the following errors is present: P0325, P0330Move on to Step 8One or more of the errors indicated is presentContinue as described by the diagnostic equipment
8IGNITION COIL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the ignition coils are correctly fitted in their seats.Also check that they do not show signs of corrosion or dampness.Lastly, check that the ignition coils are working properly, by carrying out the test    See Test 5510CC IGNITION COIL CHECKMove on to Step 9One of the coils is not correctly fittedRefit the coil correctly    Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R.R.
One of the coils shows signs of corrosion/dampnessReplace the coil    Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R.R.
One of the coils is not working properlyThe operation to solve the problem is described in the actual test
9OVERHEATING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the following, in order:- that there are no obvious signs of engine overheating.- that there is sufficient engine coolant of the correct type.- that there are no coolant leaks- that the radiator is correctly fitted and there are no obstructions preventing the flow of air through the structureMove on to Step 10There are signs of engine overheatingContinue as instructed in the    See table K026 ENGINE COOLANT OVERHEATING WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING
Coolant fluid level insufficientTop up the engine coolant    Op. 0010T21 ENGINE COOLANT - CHECK DENSITY AND CHANGE, IF NECESSARY
Incorrect type of coolantChange the coolant    Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE
Coolant leaksContinue as instructed in the    See table X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
Radiator fitted incorrectly or with obvious signs of the air flow obstructedRestore the correct fitting of the components. Replace the faulty components, if necessary
10CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression check    Op. 0510A10 CYLINDER COMPRESSION - CHECK FOR LOOSE SPARK PLUGS OR INJECTORS Move on to Step 12Cylinder compression insufficientMove on to Step 11
11CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
R/R head for valve leakage test    Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET Check condition of cylinders/piston ringsMove on to Step 12Valve seal insufficientOverhaul the head    Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL
Cylinders/piston rings wornRestore the seal
Cylinder head/cylinder block-crankcase matching faultyRestore correct matching
12TIMING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the valve gear timing is correct    Op. 0510A20 TIMING GEAR WITH BELT DRIVE - CHECK - CARRY OUT OPERATION WITH CAM COVER(S) REMOVED AND TAPPETS ADJUSTED AND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY DETACHED (IF NECESSARY) Move on to Step 13Valve gear timing not correctRestore the correct valve gear timing
13CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the fault has disappearedEnd of diagnosisThe fault persistsContact the Technical Expert for further information on the problem