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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

Z52 Lean fuel system

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Examiner › Z52 Lean fuel system
Fault diagnosisZ52 Lean fuel system

Z52 Lean fuel system

StepTest procedureResultAction
1INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECK

Check the intake and exhaust system, checking that there are no leakd downstream of the MAP sensor/flow meter.See Test 1072A Intake and exhaust system leakage check

Also take into account:

  • blow-by circuit;
  • canister circuit, checking that the valve is not stuck open;
  • brake servo vacuum pipes;
  • Injector O-Rings
OK

Move onto step 2

There are leaks
  • Renew the correct seal for the system. Replace faulty parts if necessary

Move onto step 6

2PETROL PRESSURE CHECK

Turn the key to the ON position and check the activation of the fuel pump.

Whilst the pump is activated, check that the fuel pressure is not too low

OK

Move onto step 3

Low pressure: fuel filter blocked/obstructed

Move onto step 6

Low pressure: supply pipe restrictions/leaks
  • Renew or, if necessary, replace the pipes involved

End of diagnosis

Low pressure: pressure regulator defective

Move onto step 6

Low pressure: pressure regulator incorrectly calibrated
  • Calibrate correctly.

Move onto step 6

Low pressure: electrical problem in the fuel pump

Move onto step 6

Low pressure: excess pressure valve stuck open

Move onto step 6

3CHECK ON FUEL INJECTORS

Check the mechanical seal of the injectors.

In particular, check that none of the injectors are stuck closed

OK

Move onto step 4

Injectors defective
  • Renew the correct seal for the injectors, if necessary replace them Op. 1056B70

Move onto step 6

4FUEL QUALITY CHECK

Check that there is no water or other substances in the tank which is contaminating the fuel.

OK

Move onto step 5

Impurities present
  • Clean the tank and introduce new fuel.

Move onto step 6

5UPSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR CHECK

See table Z56 UPSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR SIGNAL ERROR starting from Step 3

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Not OK

End of diagnosis

6ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECK

Using the diagnostic equipment, cancel the errors in the control unit.

Road test the vehicle and check that the error does not occur again

OK

Move onto step 7

The fault persists

Move onto step 7

7CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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