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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

High co emissions

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Emissions › High co emissions
Fault diagnosisHigh co emissions

HIGH CO EMISSIONS

1.2 8v, 1.4 16v

The percentage of CO and/or HC measured is higher than recommended.

0All OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the air filterMove on to Step 1Filter element dirty or damagedReplace the filter element
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

Check that there are no faults in the engine management control unit.

Move on to Step 2Presence of faults.Continue following the instructions given by the diagnostic equipment.
No communication with the control unit

Restore the connection between the engine management control unit and the diagnostic connector

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) and carry out the active diagnosis for:

- vapour recovery solenoid

- injectors

Move on to Step 3Connections faulty

Restore connection for injectors and solenoid with control unit

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Solenoid faultyReplace the solenoid
Injector fault

Replace the injector

Op. 1056B70 INJECTOR (ONE) - R + R WITH FUEL MANIFOLD PIPE REMOVED - INCLUDES SEAL REPLACEMNT

3UPSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the upstream Lambda sensor is working properly by performing

See Test 1080BA UPSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR OPERATION CHECK

Move on to Step 4Lambda sensor defective

Replace the upstream Lambda sensor

Op. 1080B94 FRONT LAMBDA SENSOR TO WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R.R

4DOWNSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the downstream Lambda sensor is working properly by performing

See Test 1080BD DOWNSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR OPERATION CHECK

Move on to Step 5Lambda sensor defective.

Replace downstream lambda sensor

Op. 1080B95 REAR LAMBDA SENSOR TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R.R

5AIR CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the air supply circuitMove on to Step 6Circuit component damagedReplace the component involved.
6FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the fuel supply pressure by performing

Op. 0520G46 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK SUPPLY PRESSURE USING THE EXAMINER

End of diagnosisPressure not correct.

Replace the fuel pump

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

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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