Z54 Misfire error in one cylinder
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2002
- Section
- Examiner › Z54 Misfire error in one cylinder
Z54 Misfire error in one cylinder
The tester indicates an error: cylinder X misfiring
NOTA: Carry out the procedure for the circuit in the cylinder for which the error was detected
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS Check correct connection and operation of ignition circuit, with particular attention to:
| OK | |
| Electrical circuit anomalies |
| ||
| 1 | CHECKING IGNITION COILS Use the Examiner 1806369000 coil to run a visual check on the operation of the coil connected to the affected cylinder. In particular, check that sparking takes place regularly | OK | |
| The coil does not produce regular sparks | |||
| 2 | CHECKING SPARK PLUG STATUS Check that the gap between the affected spark plug electrodes are withiin permitted limits. Also check that the electrodes are not worn/broken | OK | |
| Spark plug anomaly |
| ||
| 3 | CHECKING FUEL PRESSURE Turn the key to MAR and check fuel pump activates. While the pump is active, check fuel pressure is not too low | OK | |
| Pressure is too low |
| ||
| 4 | INJECTOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS Carry out active diagnosis on the affected injector. Check it is not locked shut | OK | |
| Injector locked shut |
| ||
| 5 | CHECKING CYLINDER COMPRESSION Carry out a compression test on the affected cylinder Op. 0510A10 | OK | |
| Compression insufficient in affected cylinder | |||
| 6 | CHECKING CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION Carry out R/R on head to check the valve seal Check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings | OK | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
| Insufficient valve seal |
| ||
| Cylinders/piston rings worn |
| ||
| 7 | CHECKING COIL RESISTANCE | OK | |
| Some values are outside permitted tolerances |
| ||
| 8 | CHECKING INSULATION BETWEEN CIRCUITS Check insulation is present between the primary and secondary windings of the affected coil | OK | |
| Insulation not correct |
| ||
| 9 | CHECKING IGNITION CIRCUIT Check connection between wiring and connectors and ignition circuit is correct Wiring diagram E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC CONTROL . In particular, check there are not SCs or ACs If present, check connections between power module and engine control unit | OK | |
| Faults in connections |
| ||
| 10 | REPLACING COIL Exchange the effected coil with a coil from another cylinder Op. 5510C14 and use the coil of Examiner 1806369000 to check that sparking is regular | OK | |
| Sparking is not regular |
| ||
| 11 | CANCELLING AND CHECKING THE ERROR Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit Carry out a road test and check that the error does not recur | OK | |
| Anomaly persists. This step has already been reached once or twice before and the control unit has not yet been replaced | |||
| Anomaly persists but this is the third time this step has been reached or the control unit has already been replaced |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 12 | CHECKING 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
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- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Alfa Romeo 147
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