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

Engine idling too low

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Engine › Engine idling too low
Fault diagnosisEngine idling too low

ENGINE IDLING TOO LOW

1.2 8v, 1.4 16v

The customer complains that: Engine idle speed is too low

Test results
1MODE PARAMETERS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect using the Examiner in the engine control unit and

Check the value of the following parameters:

  • Battery voltage
  • Accelerator pedal
  • Accelerator position 1 AD/C
  • Accelerator position 2 AD/C
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

2MOTORIZED THROTTLE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Move on to Step 3

1. Motorized throttle defective

2. Wiring defective

1. Replace the motorized throttle

Op. 1056B14

2. Restore correct wiring.

3CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out the cylinder compression check

Op. 0520G15

Move on to Step 4Cylinder compression insufficientMove on to Step 5
4CHECK THE CAUSE OF THE INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out

Op. 1016C10

to check the valve seal and the condition of the cylinders/piston rings

Move on to Step 5Valve seal insufficient

Overhaul the cylinder head

Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

5CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists

Replace the engine management control unit

Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + R

1.3 Multijet

The customer complains that: Engine idle speed is too low.

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check:

  • Leaks from intake ducts after the compressor
  • Air filter blocked
  • Ducts blocked
  • Diesel filter blocked
  • Leaks from the low pressure circuit
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.

1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
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 2Presence of errors in control unitContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
2EGR VALVE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

3DIESEL HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the high pressure value is correct by carrying out

See Test 1060OD HIGH PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT CHECK

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

4DIESEL LOW PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the low pressure value is correct by carrying out

See Test 1060OB LOW FUEL DELIVERY PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECK

Move on to Step 6Pressure not correctMove on to Step 5
5FUEL PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Using the Examiner check that the fuel pump absorption is correct by carrying out

See Test 1040AA

Move on to Step 6Electric pump defective

Replace the electric pump

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

6CHECK ON DIESEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON RAILAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

7FLOW METER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

See Test 1060GS FLOW METER OPERATION CHECK

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.

8INJECTOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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.

9ENGINE CONTROL UNIT OPERATION CHECK.All OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 diagnosisThe fault persistsMove on to Step 10
10CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF HIGH PRESSURE PUMPAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the high pressure pump

Op. 1060E10 DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP - R.R.

End of diagnosis

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