Engine does not produce best performance
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- Fiat
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- 500 Factory Service Manual
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- 2007–2024
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- Engine › Engine does not produce best performance
ENGINE DOES NOT PRODUCE BEST PERFORMANCE
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First, check:
| Move on to Step 1 | 1. Obstruction in the air intake circuit 2. Air intake via the inlet manifold/throttle body 3. Exhaust pipe blocked 4. Wheels braked | 1. Eliminate the obstruction; if necessary, replace the filter element Op. 1048A14 AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT - REPLACE. 2. Restore the correct seal. 3. Restore the operation of the exhaust pipe. 4. Restore the correct operation of the braking system | |
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket and check:
| End of diagnosis | 1. Error detected in the control unit 2. Parameter not consistent | 1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment 2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | FUEL PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the fuel supply pressure is correct by carrying out | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Fuel pressure too low: pipes obstructed 2. Fuel pressure too low: pump defective | 1. Eliminate the constrictions 2. Replace the pump assembly Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R | |
| 3 | IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Inspect the spark plugs and check that they are working properly Check the operation of the ignition coils by carrying out See Test 5510CI IGNITION COIL OPERATION CHECK , the See Test 5510CE IGNITION CONTROL SIGNAL CHECK and the | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Spark plugs defective 2. Coil defective | 1. Replace spark plugs 2. Replace coils | |
| 4 | KNOCK SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the detonation sensor is working properly | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Connection defective 2. Wiring defective 3. Detonation sensor defective | 1. Restore correct connection. 2. Restore the correct wiring. 3. Replace the knock sensor | |
| 5 | AIR PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
- Check that the air pressure/temperature sensor is working properly by carrying out the See Test 1056BU ASPIRATED AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK Check the continuity of the wiring between the sensor and the engine control unit | Move on to Step 6 | 1. Sensor defective 2. Wiring broken | 1. Replace the sensor Op. 1056B54 INTAKE AIR PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR - R.R. 2. Restore the correct wiring continuity. | |
| 6 | INJECTOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the injectors are working properly Check that the injector needle seal is correct | Move on to Step 7 | 1. Injector stuck/incorrectly adjusted 2. Connections not correct | 1. Replace the injector Op. 1056B70 INJECTOR (ONE) - R + R WITH FUEL MANIFOLD PIPE REMOVED - INCLUDES SEAL REPLACEMNT 2. Restore the correct connections | |
| 7 | ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the sensor operates correctly by carrying out See Test 1056BC ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK | Move on to Step 8 | 1. Temperature sensor defective 2. Connections not correct | 1. Replace the temperature sensor Op. 1056B50 2. Restore the correct connections | |
| 8 | ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the accelerator pedal is working correctly | Move on to Step 9 | 1. Accelerator pedal potentiometer defective 2. Connections not correct | 1. Replace the accelerator pedal Op. 1068A14 2. Restore the correct connections | |
| 9 | MOTORIZED THROTTLE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the motorized throttle is working properly, carrying out | Move on to Step 10 | 1. Motorized throttle defective 2. Connections not correct | 1. Replace the motorized throttle Op. 1056B14 2.Restore the correct connections | |
| 10 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING OPERATING CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the phase transformer is working properly by carrying out the See Test Check the continuity of the wiring between the engine control unit and the phase transformer solenoid Check phase transformer solenoid by carrying out the See Test | Move on to Step 11 | 1. Variable valve timing defective 2. Wiring broken 3. Phase transformer solenoid defective | 1. Replace the variable valve timing Op. 1036B39 PHASE TRANSFORMER ON CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. 2. Restore wiring 3. Replace the solenoid | |
| 11 | CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out the cylinder compression check Op. 0520G15 | Move on to Step 13 | Cylinder compression insufficient | Move on to Step 12 | |
| 12 | CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
R.R. head Op. 1016C11 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET ON VERSIONS WITH AIR CONDITIONING to check the valve seal. Check condition of cylinders/piston rings | Move on to Step 13 | 1. Valve seal insufficient 2. Cylinders/piston rings worn | 1. Overhaul the head Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL 2. Restore the correct seal. | |
| 13 | ENGINE CONTROL UNIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the engine control unit is working properly | End of diagnosis | Engine management control unit defective | Replace the engine management control unit | |
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First, check:
| Move on to Step 1 | 1. Obstruction in the air intake circuit 2. Air intake via the inlet manifold/throttle body 3. Exhaust pipe blocked 4. Wheels braked | 1. Eliminate the obstruction; if necessary, replace the filter element Op. 1048A14 AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT - REPLACE. 2. Restore the correct seal. 3. Restore the operation of the exhaust pipe. 4. Restore the correct operation of the braking system. | |
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket and check:
| End of diagnosis | 1. Error detected in the control unit 2. Parameter not consistent | 1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment 2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | FUEL PRESSURE TEST | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the fuel supply pressure by carrying out | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Fuel pressure too low: pipes obstructed 2. Fuel pressure too low: pump defective | 1. Eliminate the constrictions 2. Replace the pump assembly Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R | |
| 3 | IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Inspect the spark plugs and check that they are working properly Check the operation of the ignition coils by carrying out the See Test 5510CE IGNITION CONTROL SIGNAL CHECK , See Test 5510CI IGNITION COIL OPERATION CHECK and the | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Spark plugs defective 2. Coil defective | 1. Replace spark plugs 2. Replace coils | |
| 4 | KNOCK SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the detonation sensor is working properly | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Connection defective. 2. Wiring defective. 3. Detonation sensor defective. | 1. Restore correct connection. 2. Restore the correct wiring. 3. Replace the knock sensor | |
| 5 | AIR/TEMPERATURE PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
- Check that the air pressure/temperature sensor is working properly by carrying out the See Test 1056BU ASPIRATED AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK Check the continuity of the wiring between the sensor and the engine control unit | Move on to Step 6 | 1. Sensor defective 2. Wiring broken | 1. Replace the sensor Op. 1056B54 INTAKE AIR PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR - R.R. 2. Restore the correct wiring continuity. | |
| 6 | INJECTOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the injectors are working correctly Check that the injector needle seal is correct by carrying out the | Move on to Step 7 | 1. Injector stuck/incorrectly adjusted 2. Connections not correct | 1. Replace the injector Op. 1056B70 INJECTOR (ONE) - R + R WITH FUEL MANIFOLD PIPE REMOVED - INCLUDES SEAL REPLACEMNT 2. Restore the correct connections | |
| 7 | ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the sensor operates correctly by carrying out See Test 1056BC ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK | Move on to Step 8 | 1. Temperature sensor defective 2. Connections not correct | 1. Replace the sensor Op. 1056B50 2. Restore the correct connections | |
| 8 | ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the accelerator pedal is working correctly | Move on to Step 9 | 1. Accelerator pedal potentiometer defective 2. Connections not correct | 1. Replace the accelerator pedal Op. 1068A14 2. Restore the correct connections | |
| 9 | MOTORIZED THROTTLE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the motorized throttle is working properly, carrying out | Move on to Step 10 | 1. Motorized throttle defective 2. Connections not correct | 1. Replace the motorized throttle Op. 1056B14 2. Restore the correct connections | |
| 10 | CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out the cylinder compression check Op. 0520G15 | Move on to Step 12 | Cylinder compression insufficient | Move on to Step 11 | |
| 11 | CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
R.R. head Op. 1016C11 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET ON VERSIONS WITH AIR CONDITIONING to check the valve seal. Check condition of cylinders/piston rings | Move on to Step 12 | 1. Valve seal insufficient 2. Cylinders/piston rings worn | 1. Overhaul the head Op. 1016E20 CYLINDER HEAD (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT, REMOVED - OVERHAUL 2. Restore the correct seal. | |
| 12 | ENGINE CONTROL UNIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the engine control unit is working properly | End of diagnosis | Engine management control unit defective | Replace the engine management control unit | |
The customer complains of: Poor engine performance
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | Preliminary checks | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check that the air intake/vacuum circuit is working properly. Check for leaks from the inlet ducts after the compressor. Check for any fuel leaks from the pipes | Move on to Step 1 | 1. Leaks from the air intake circuit 2. Fuel leaks from the pipes | 1. Restore the seal on the air intake system. 2. Restore the seal for the pipes | |
| 1 | Checks using diagnostic equipment | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that there are no errors by connecting to the engine management control unit using the Examiner | Move on to Step 2 | Presence of errors | Continue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment. | |
| 2 | Timing sensor check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check correct operation of the timing sensor by carrying out | Move on to Step 3 | Timing sensor not working | Replace the timing sensor | |
| 3 | Accelerator pedal check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check by connecting to the engine management control unit using the Examiner that the accelerator pedal sensor is working properly by carrying out | Move on to Step 4 | Sensor defective | Replace the accelerator pedal Op. 1068A20 ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH BUILT-IN POTENTIOMETER - R.R | |
| 4 | EGR valve check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the EGR valve is not stuck open by carrying out See Test 1080CB | Move on to Step 5 | Valve stuck open | Replace EGR valve Op. 1080C82 E.G.R. - VALVE HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY - CONNECTOR PIPES - R.R. | |
| 5 | Turbocharger adjustment check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Using the Examiner carry out the active diagnosis for the turbocharger regulating valve. Check the operation of the turbo pressure control valve See Test 1064BB TURBOCHARGING PRESSURE SOLENOID (PIERBURG) VALVE OPERATION CHECK Check the maximum turbocharger supercharging pressure by carrying out | Move on to Step 6 | 1. Solenoid not working 2. Fuse blown 3. Turbine control actuator not working properly 4. Vacuum circuit defective | 1. Restore the wiring continuity See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Replace the solenoid if necessary Op. 1064B42 SOLENOID CONTROLLING TURBOCHARGER VANE POSITION ACTUATOR - R.R 2. Replace the fuse after having identified what caused it to blow 3. Change the turbocharger Op. 1064A11 TURBOCHARGER WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R.R. 4. Restore the vacuum circuit | |
| 6 | Check brake pedal switch | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the brake pedal switch is working properly. | Move on to Step 7 | 1. Brake pedal does not return 2. Switch stuck closed 3. Wiring short circuited | Eliminate the cause of the sticking Replace the switch Op. 5550D10 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - R+R Restore correct insulation | |
| 7 | Injector seal check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the injectors are not leaking | Move on to Step 8 | Injectors defective | Replace the injectors Op. 1060F10 | |
| 8 | Flow meter check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the flow meter is working properly, carrying out See Test 1060GS FLOW METER OPERATION CHECK (checking that the flow meter signal is not too low) | Move on to Step 9 | Air flow meter defective | Replace the flow meter | |
| 9 | High pressure check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect an Examiner to the engine control unit Check, as described, See Test 1060OD HIGH PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT CHECK that the diesel pressure parameter is correct | Move on to Step 15 | Pressure not correct | Move on to Step 10 | |
| 10 | Low return pressure check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is correct | Move on to Step 11 | Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructed | Repair the pipe and replace if necessary. | |
| 11 | Low supply pressure check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check, as described, See Test 1060OB LOW FUEL DELIVERY PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECK that the diesel pressure is correct | Move on to Step 12 | Pressure not correct | Move on to Step 13 | |
| 12 | Check change in supply pressure | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 bar by carrying out See Test | Move on to Step 14 | Difference in pressure more than 1 bar | Replace the fuel filter cartridge | |
| 13 | Check on operation of low pressure supply pump | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the pump supply voltage is correct Check that the current absorbed by the pump is correct by carrying out See Test 1040AA | Move on to Step 15 | 1. Voltage lower than 12 V 2. Current greater than 10 A: pump defective 3. Current less than 2 A: pump obstructed | 1. Check electrical wiring See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT 2. Replace the fuel pump Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R 3. Replace the fuel pump Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R and clean the fuel tank | |
| 14 | Check on correct operation of high pressure pump. | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the high pressure pump is working properly | End of diagnosis | High pressure pump defective | Replace the high pressure pump | |
| 15 | Check on correct operation of engine management control unit | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the engine control unit is working properly. | End of diagnosis | Engine control unit defective | If the previous checks have not given any results Replace the engine control unit | |
The customer complains that: Poor engine performance
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | Preliminary checks | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check that the air intake/vacuum circuit is working properly. Check for leaks from the intake manifolds after the compressor. Check for possible fuel leaks from the pipes | Move on to Step 1 | 1. Leaks from the air intake circuit 2. Fuel leaks from the pipes | 1. Restore the seal on the air intake system. 2. Restore the seal for the pipes | |
| 1 | Checks using diagnostic equipment | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that there are no errors by connecting to the engine management control unit using the Examiner Check for possible DPF blockage | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Presence of errors 2. DPF blocked | 1. Continue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment. 2. Continue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment. | |
| 2 | Timing sensor check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check correct operation of the timing sensor by carrying out | Move on to Step 3 | Timing sensor not working | Replace the timing sensor | |
| 3 | Accelerator pedal check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check by connecting to the engine management control unit using the Examiner that the accelerator pedal sensor is working properly by carrying out | Move on to Step 4 | Sensor defective | Replace the accelerator pedal Op. 1068A20 ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH BUILT-IN POTENTIOMETER - R.R | |
| 4 | EGR valve check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the EGR valve is not stuck open by carrying out See Test 1080CB | Move on to Step 5 | Valve stuck open | Replace EGR valve Op. 1080C82 E.G.R. - VALVE HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY - CONNECTOR PIPES - R.R. | |
| 5 | Turbocharger adjustment check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Using the Examiner carry out the active diagnosis of the turbocharger regulating solenoid valve. Check the operation of the turbo pressure solenoid valve See Test 1064BB TURBOCHARGING PRESSURE SOLENOID (PIERBURG) VALVE OPERATION CHECK Check the maximum turbocharger supercharging pressure by carrying out | Move on to Step 6 | 1. Solenoid not working 2. Fuse blown 3. Turbine control actuator not working properly 4. Vacuum circuit defective | 1. Restore the wiring continuity See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Replace the solenoid if necessary Op. 1064B42 2. Replace the fuse after having identified what caused it to blow 3. Change the turbocharger Op. 1064A11 TURBOCHARGER WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R.R. 4. Restore vacuum circuit | |
| 6 | Check brake pedal switch | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the brake pedal switch is working properly. | Move on to Step 7 | 1. Brake pedal does not return 2. Switch stuck closed 3. Wiring short circuited | Eliminate the cause of the sticking Replace the switch Op. 5550D10 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - R+R Restore correct insulation | |
| 7 | Injector seal check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the injectors are correctly sealed. | Move on to Step 8 | Injectors defective | Replace the injectors Op. 1060F10 | |
| 8 | Flow meter check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the flow meter is working properly, carrying out See Test 1060GS FLOW METER OPERATION CHECK (checking that the flow meter signal is not too low) | Move on to Step 9 | Air flow meter defective | Replace the flow meter | |
| 9 | High pressure check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect the Examiner to the engine control unit Check, as described, See Test 1060OD HIGH PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT CHECK that the diesel pressure parameter is correct | Move on to Step 15 | Pressure not correct | Move on to Step 10 | |
| 10 | Low return pressure check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is correct | Move on to Step 11 | Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructed | Repair the pipe and replace if necessary. | |
| 11 | Low supply pressure check | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check, as described, See Test 1060OB LOW FUEL DELIVERY PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECK that the diesel pressure is correct | Move on to Step 12 | Pressure not correct | Move on to Step 13 | |
| 12 | Check supply pressure difference | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 bar by carrying out See Test | Move on to Step 14 | Difference in pressure more than 1 bar | Replace the fuel filter cartridge Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE | |
| 13 | Check on operation of low pressure supply pump | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the pump supply voltage is correct. Check that the current absorbed by the pump is correct by carrying out See Test 1040AA | Move on to Step 15 | 1. Voltage lower than 12 V 2. Current greater than 10 A: pump defective 3. Current less than 2 A: pump obstructed | 1. Check electrical wiring See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT 2. Replace the fuel pump Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R 3. Replace the fuel pump Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R and clean the fuel tank | |
| 14 | Check on correct operation of high pressure pump. | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the high pressure pump is working properly | End of diagnosis | High pressure pump defective | Replace the high pressure pump | |
| 15 | Check on correct operation of engine management control unit | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the engine control unit is working properly. | End of diagnosis | Engine control unit defective | If the previous checks have not provided a result Replace the engine control unit | |
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