Engine idling too low
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Engine › Engine idling too low
ENGINE IDLING TOO LOW
The customer complains that: Engine idle speed is too low
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | MODE PARAMETERS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect using the Examiner in the engine control unit and Check the value of the following parameters:
| Move on to Step 2 | 1. Battery voltage low 2. Accelerator pedal potentiometers defective | 1. Recharge/replace battery 2. Replace the accelerator pedal Op. 1068A14 | |
| 2 | MOTORIZED THROTTLE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the motorized throttle is working properly, carrying out See Test 1056BW THROTTLE BODY ACTUATOR OPERATION CHECK Check the continuity of the wiring between the engine control unit and the motorized throttle | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Motorized throttle defective 2. Wiring defective | 1. Replace the motorized throttle Op. 1056B14 2. Restore correct wiring. | |
| 3 | CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out the cylinder compression check Op. 0520G15 | Move on to Step 4 | Cylinder compression insufficient | Move on to Step 5 | |
| 4 | CHECK THE CAUSE OF THE INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out Op. 1016C10 to check the valve seal and the condition of the cylinders/piston rings | Move on to Step 5 | Valve seal insufficient | Overhaul the cylinder head | |
| 5 | CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace the engine management control unit | |
The customer complains that: Engine idle speed is too low.
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check:
| Move on to Step 1 | 1. Leaks from the intake manifolds 2. Air filter blocked 3. Ducts blocked 4. Diesel filter blocked 5. Leaks from the low pressure circuit | 1. Restore seal for ducts 2. Replace air filter Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R. 3. Repair ducts 4. Replace diesel filter Op. 1044B10 FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY - R + R OR REPLACE 5. Restore the correct seal. | |
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket and check that there are no errors present in the control unit. | Move on to Step 2 | Presence of errors in control unit | Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | EGR VALVE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the EGR solenoid valve is not stuck open. Check that the EGR valve is working properly by carrying out the active diagnosis using the Examiner and checking that the valve does not remain open by carrying out See Test 1080CB | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Solenoid not working 2. Wiring defective | 1. Replace the solenoid valve Op. 1080C24 E.G.R. SYSTEM SOLENOID - R + R 2. Check the continuity of the wiring | |
| 3 | DIESEL HIGH PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the high pressure value is correct by carrying out | Move on to Step 7 | 1. Leaks from high pressure circuit 2. Pressure not correct | 1. Restore the correct seal 2. Move on to Step 4 | |
| 4 | DIESEL LOW PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the low pressure value is correct by carrying out | Move on to Step 6 | Pressure not correct | Move on to Step 5 | |
| 5 | FUEL PUMP CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Using the Examiner check that the fuel pump absorption is correct by carrying out See Test 1040AA | Move on to Step 6 | Electric pump defective | Replace the electric pump Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R | |
| 6 | CHECK ON DIESEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON RAIL | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the pressure sensor on the rail is working properly by carrying out See Test 1060GR FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON RAIL OPERATION CHECK | Move on to Step 7 | 1. Sensor wiring defective 2. Pressure sensor defective | 1. Restore correct wiring 2. Replace the pressure sensor Op. 1060G28 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON FUEL MANIFOLD TO INJECTORS - R.R | |
| 7 | FLOW METER CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the continuity of the wiring between the engine management control unit and the flow meter. Check that the flow meter is receiving the correct power supply. See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Check that the flow meter signal is correct using the Examiner and carrying out | Move on to Step 8 | 1. Air flow meter defective 2. Wiring between flow meter and engine management control unit broken. 3. Flow meter signal too high | 1. Replace the flow meter Op. 1060G10 AIR FLOW METER - R.R. 2. Restore correct wiring. 3. Check the EGR system. Move on to Step 2. | |
| 8 | INJECTOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the diesel leaks from the injector recirculation connections are small (seepage) and roughly equal to one another by carrying out See Test 1060OC INJECTOR SEAL TEST Check that the injectors are working properly by connecting to the engine management control unit in active diagnosis | Move on to Step 9 | 1. Injector with leaks/poor atomization. 2. Check the continuity of the wiring between the engine management control unit and the injectors. | 1. Replace the injector Op. 1060F10 2. Restore the correct wiring continuity. | |
| 9 | ENGINE CONTROL UNIT OPERATION CHECK. | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Replace the engine control unit Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R.R and check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Move on to Step 10 | |
| 10 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF HIGH PRESSURE PUMP | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Replace the high pressure pump | End of diagnosis | |||
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