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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Misfire error in one cylinder

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Examiner › Misfire error in one cylinder
Fault diagnosisMisfire error in one cylinder

MISFIRE ERROR IN ONE CYLINDER

3.2 V6

The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Misfire at cylinder X

1.8 T.SPARK

The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Misfire at cylinder X

3.2 V6

Carry out the procedure for the circuit of the cylinder in which the error was detected

1.8 T.SPARK

Carry out the procedure for the circuit of the cylinder in which the error was detected

3.2 V6

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Wiring;

Connectors;

High tension lead continuity See

See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Move on to Step 1Electrical circuit faulty

Restore the correct connections See

See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

. Replace any fault components, if necessary.

Move on to Step 10

1IGNITION COIL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Visually inspect the operation of the coil connected to the cylinder involved using the Examiner spark gap 1806369000.

In particular, check that there is a regular spark

Move on to Step 2The coil does not produce a regular sparkMove on to Step 9
2SPARK PLUG STATUS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the spark plug electrode gap is within the permitted limits.

Also check that the electrodes are not worn/broken

Move on to Step 3Spark plug faulty

Replace the spark plug Op.

Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R

Move on to Step 10

3FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a fuel pressure test Op.

Op. 0510C10 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSURE

, by turning the ignition ON and waiting a few seconds. Then, start up normally and turn the ignition OFF after a few seconds.

Check that the pressure remains at the normal values and there are no falls of more than 1.5 bar 15 minutes after switching off.

Remove the injector flute complete with all the injectors Op.

1056B62

. Place a container under the injector flute.

Move on to Step 6The pressure is too low: constrictions at the supply pipe

Renew or, if necessary, replace the pipe.

Move on to Step 10

Excessive falls after switching offMove on to Step 4
Low pressure: fuel pump assembly faulty

Replace the fuel pump assembly Op.

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R

Move on to Step 10

4INJECTOR SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Turn the ignition ON and then turn it OFF after a few seconds.

Check that there are no fuel leaks from the injector involved.

Then refit the injector flute Op.

1056B62

Work very carefully and in safe conditions

Move on to Step 5The injector is leaking

Replace the injector Op.

1056B70

Move on to Step 10

5FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the fuel pump assembly Op.

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R

Move on to Step 10Fault persistsMove on to Step 10
6INJECTOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out the active diagnosis of the injector involved, checking that there is a spray from the injector during activation. Then refit the injector flute Op.

1056B62

Move on to Step 7Injector stuck shut

Replace the injector Op.

1056B70

Move on to Step 10

7CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a compression test on the cylinder involved Op.

Op. 0510A10 CYLINDER COMPRESSION - CHECK FOR LOOSE SPARK PLUGS OR INJECTORS

Move on to Step 10Insufficient compression at the cylinder involvedMove on to Step 8
8CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

R/R heads for valve leakage test

Check condition of cylinders/piston rings

End of diagnosisValve seal insufficient

Overhaul the heads Op.

Op. 1016E26 CYLINDER HEADS - OVERHAUL

Move on to Step 10

Cylinders/piston rings worn

Restore the seal.

Move on to Step 10

9COIL REPLACEMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Exchange the coil involved with one for another cylinder Op.

Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R+R

and check that there is a regular spark using the Examiner spark gap 1806369000

Move on to Step 10There is no regular spark

Repair the old coil and replace the engine management control unit Op.

1056B82

Move on to Step 10

10ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

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

Move on to Step 11The fault persists, it is the first or second time that this Step is reached and the control unit has not yet been replaced
The fault persists, but it is the third time that this Step has been reached or the control unit has already been replacedContact the Service Department for further information on the problem
11CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

1.8 T.SPARK

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the ignition circuit connection is correct and is working properly, paying special attention to:

Move on to Step 1 1Electrical circuit faulty

Restore the correct connections See

See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Replace any fault components, if necessary.

Move on to Step 10 1

1IGNITION COIL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Visually inspect the operation of the coil connected to the cylinder involved using the Examiner spark gap 1806369000.

In particular, check that there is a regular spark

Move on to Step 2 1The coil does not produce a regular sparkMove on to Step 9 1
2SPARK PLUG STATUS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the spark plug electrode gap is within the permitted limits.

Also check that the electrodes are not worn/broken

Move on to Step 3 1Spark plug faulty

Replace the spark plug Op.

Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R

Move on to Step 10 1

3FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a fuel pressure test Op.

Op. 0510C10 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSURE

, by turning the ignition ON and waiting a few seconds. Then, start up normally and turn the ignition OFF after a few seconds.

Check that the pressure remains at the normal values and there are no falls of more than 1.5 bar 15 minutes after switching off. Remove the injector flute complete with all the injectors Op.

Op. 1056B60 TUBO COLLETTORE COMBUSTIBILE UNICO, COMPLETO DI ELETTROINIETTORI - S.R.

Place a container under the injector flute.

Move on to Step 6 1The pressure is too low: constrictions at the supply pipe

Renew or, if necessary, replace the pipe.

Move on to Step 10 1

Excessive falls after switching offMove on to Step 4 1
Low pressure: fuel pump assembly faulty

Replace the fuel pump assembly Op.

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R

Move on to Step 10 1

4INJECTOR SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Turn the ignition key ON and then OFF after a few seconds. Check that there are no fuel leaks from the injector involved by carrying out Test 1056BZ

See Test 1056 PETROL INJECTION SYSTEM

Then refit the injector flute

Op. 1056B60 TUBO COLLETTORE COMBUSTIBILE UNICO, COMPLETO DI ELETTROINIETTORI - S.R.

Work very carefully and in safe conditions

Move on to Step 5 1The injector is leaking

Replace the injector Op.

Op. 1056B70 ELETTROINIETTORE (UNO) - S.R. A TUBO COLLETTORE COMBUSTIBILE STACCATO - COMPRENDE LA SOST. DELLA GUARNIZIONE

Move on to Step 10 1

5FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the fuel pump assembly Op.

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R

Move on to Step 10 1Fault persistsMove on to Step 10 1
6INJECTOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out the active diagnosis of the injector involved, checking that there is a spray from the injector during activation. Then refit the injector flute Op.

Op. 1056B60 TUBO COLLETTORE COMBUSTIBILE UNICO, COMPLETO DI ELETTROINIETTORI - S.R.

Move on to Step 7 1Injector stuck shut

Replace the injector Op.

Op. 1056B70 ELETTROINIETTORE (UNO) - S.R. A TUBO COLLETTORE COMBUSTIBILE STACCATO - COMPRENDE LA SOST. DELLA GUARNIZIONE

Move on to Step 10 1

7CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a compression test on the cylinder involved Op.

Op. 0510A10 CYLINDER COMPRESSION - CHECK FOR LOOSE SPARK PLUGS OR INJECTORS

Move on to Step 10 1Insufficient compression at the cylinder involvedMove on to Step 8 1
8CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

R/R head for valve leakage test

Check condition of cylinders/piston rings

End of diagnosisValve seal insufficient

Overhaul the cylinder head Op.

Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Move on to Step 10 1

Cylinders/piston rings worn

Restore the seal.

Move on to Step 10 1

9COIL REPLACEMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Exchange the coil involved with one for another cylinder

Op. 5510C10 IGNITION COIL/S - R+R

and check that there is a regular spark using the Examiner spark gap 1806369000

Move on to Step 10 1There is no regular spark

Repair the old coil and replace the engine management control unit Op.

Op. 1056B82 CENTRALINA (UNICA) DELL''IMPIANTO INIEZIONE/ACCENSIONE - S.R.

Move on to Step 10 1

10ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

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

Move on to Step 11 1The fault persists, it is the first or second time that this Step is reached and the control unit has not yet been replacedMove on to Step 0 1
The fault persists, but it is the third time that this Step has been reached or the control unit has already been replacedContact the Service Department for further information on the problem
11CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

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