Engine not running smoothly / (hesistant)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Engine › Engine not running smoothly / (hesistant)
ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (HESISTANT)
There is a (prolonged) drop in performance (flat spots) during acceleration
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First, check:
See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
| Move on to Step 1 | 1. Air intake circuit faulty 2. Engine control unit earth connection on the engine block is defective 3. Loose cables to the battery | 1. Restore the seal on the air intake circuit 2. Restore the correct earth connection 3. Restore correct tightening | |
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket. Check:
| Move on to Step 2 | 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 |
Carry out a road test, reproducing the conditions in which the fault occurs. Check the fuel supply pressure by performing the | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Pressure not correct: obstructions in the fuel supply pipe 2. Pressure not correct: tank not sufficiently ventilated 3. Pressure not correct: petrol pump damaged | 1. Remove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, replace it if necessary 2. Restore the tank ventilation 3. Replace the petrol pump assembly Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R | |
| 3 | CANISTER SOLENOID CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
With the Examiner in active diagnosis, check that the canister solenoid is working properly Check continuity of wiring between engine control unit and solenoid canister | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Defective solenoid canister 2. Wiring broken | 1. Replace the solenoid Op. 1080E28 ENABLEMENT SOLENOID FOR FLOW OF FUEL VAPOUR TO INLET - R+R 2. Restore correct wiring | |
| 4 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check:
See Test Check:
See Test | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Variable valve timing defective 2. Wiring broken 3. Solenoid defective | 1. Replace the variable valve timing Op. 1036B39 PHASE TRANSFORMER ON CAMSHAFT IN CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. 2. Restore correct wiring 3. Replace the variable valve timing solenoid | |
| 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 | |
There is a (prolonged) drop in performance (flat spots) during acceleration
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First, check:
See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
| Move on to Step 1 | 1. Air intake circuit faulty 2. Control unit motor earth connection on the engine block is defective 3. Loose cables to the battery | 1. Restore the correct seal on the air intake circuit 2. Restore the correct earth connection 3. Restore correct tightening | |
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket and check:
| Move on to Step 2 | 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 |
Carry out a road test, reproducing the conditions in which the problem occurs. Check the fuel supply pressure by performing the | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Pressure not correct: obstructions in the fuel supply pipe 2. Pressure not correct: tank not sufficiently ventilated 3. Pressure not correct: petrol pump damaged | 1. Remove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, replace it if necessary 2. Restore the tank ventilation 3. Replace the petrol pump assembly Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R | |
| 3 | CANISTER SOLENOID VALVE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
With the Examiner in active diagnosis, check that the solenoid canister is working properly Check continuity of wiring between engine control unit and solenoid canister | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Defective solenoid canister 2. Wiring broken | 1. Replace the solenoid Op. 1080E28 ENABLEMENT SOLENOID FOR FLOW OF FUEL VAPOUR TO INLET - R+R 2. Restore correct wiring | |
| 4 | 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 | |
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