Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 General data and specifications02 Maintenance03 Diagnosis – checks04 Engine (1.6 and 2.0 Twin Spark)05 Clutch06 Gearbox (manual and Selespeed)07 Front axle08 Brakes, ABS and traction control09 Steering10 Suspension and wheels11 Heating, air conditioning and washers12 Electrical equipment13 Body14 Body panels and reinforcement15 Wiring diagrams16 Connectors and pin-outs17 Wiring harnesses18 Fault diagnosis19 Special tools
Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

W10 Black smoke at exhaust

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Emissions › W10 Black smoke at exhaust
Fault diagnosisW10 Black smoke at exhaust

W10 Black smoke at exhaust

There are a great deal of exhaust fumes, with dark coloured smoke;

StepTest procedureResultAction
0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Check whether the problem is connected with oil consumption

OK

Move onto step 1

Excessive oil consumption

End of diagnosis

1CHECKING AIR CIRCUIT

Verify:

  • The state of the air filter;
  • Check the condition and seal of the air supply circuit
OK

Move onto step 2

Circuit component damaged
  • Replace faulty component

End of diagnosis

Filter element dirty or damaged

End of diagnosis

2CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Connect diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

Check that there are no fault in the engine management control unit

OK

Move onto step 3

'Fuel system' error appears

End of diagnosis

'Upstream lambda probe' error appears
  • See table Z56 UPSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR SIGNAL ERROR

End of diagnosis

'Downstream lambda probe' error appears
  • See table Z58 DOWNSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR SIGNAL ERROR

End of diagnosis

Another error dected in the control unit
  • Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment

End of diagnosis

Lack of dialogue with the control unit

End of diagnosis

3ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis of the injectors.

OK

Move onto step 4

Injector connections faulty

End of diagnosis

Injectors faulty

End of diagnosis

4CHECK FUEL PRESSURE

Check the fuel supply pressure Op. 0510C10

OK

Move onto step 5

Pressure not correct

End of diagnosis

5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.