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

B20 Engine starts and goes off immediately

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Starting › B20 Engine starts and goes off immediately
Fault diagnosisB20 Engine starts and goes off immediately

B20 Engine starts and goes off immediately

StepTest procedureResultAction
0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

First check:

  • that the inertia switch has not cut in;
  • the state of the spark plugs;
  • connections and the state of the spark plug leads;
  • absence of obstructions in the catalytic converter
OK

Move onto step 1

Operation of inertia switch
  • Restore correct operation

End of diagnosis

Spark plugs dirty or damaged

End of diagnosis

Spark plug leads damaged
  • Replace the leads

End of diagnosis

Catalytic converter's obstructed
  • Replace catalytic converter/s

End of diagnosis

1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

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

Verify:

  • that there are no errors in the control unit
  • the plausibiilty of the parameters
OK

Move onto step 2

Error detected in the control unit
  • Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment

End of diagnosis

Implausible parameters
  • Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment

End of diagnosis

2CHECKING DELIVERY PRESSURE

With the ignition ON and the engine switched off, check the fuel supply pressure . Op. 0510C10

Start up the engine and check that the supply pressure does not decrease

OK

Move onto step 4

The supply pressure decreases

Move onto step 3

3CHECKING PETROL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

Check the petrol pump supply and earth Wiring diagram E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC CONTROL

OK

Move onto step 4

Connections not correct

End of diagnosis

Pump faulty

End of diagnosis

4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists: control unit defective

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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