Engine not running smoothly / (irregular operation)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Engine › Engine not running smoothly / (irregular operation)
ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (IRREGULAR OPERATION)
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First, check:
| Move on to Step 1 | 1. Air intake circuit faulty, drainage pipe blocked/distorted 2. Leaks from the low pressure circuit 3. Traces of water in the diesel | 1. Replace the exhaust pipe 2. Restore the correct seal. 3. Replace diesel in the tank | |
| 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 | Presence of errors | Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | CLUTCH SWITCH CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Using the Examiner check that the clutch switch is working properly by connecting to the engine management control unit | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Switch not correctly adjusted 2. Switch wiring broken 3. Switch defective | 1. Adjust the switch 2. Restore wiring continuity 3. Replace the switch Op. 1060D42 SWITCH ON CLUTCH PEDAL- R. R (DIESEL ENGINES) | |
| 3 | FUEL HIGH PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the high fuel pressure is correct by carrying out | Move on to Step 5 | Diesel pressure not correct | Move on to Step 4 | |
| 4 | FUEL LOW PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out a road test, reproducing the conditions in which the fault occurs. Check that the fuel supply pressure is correct by carrying out | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Pressure not correct: obstructions in the fuel supply pipe. 2. Pressure not correct: tank not sufficiently ventilated. 3. Pressure not correct: electric pump defective. | 1. Remove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, replace it if necessary. 2. Restore the tank ventilation 3. Replace electric pump Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R | |
| 5 | ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Using the Examiner check that the accelerator pedal is working properly by connecting to the engine management control unit by carrying out | Move on to Step 6 | 1. Accelerator pedal position incorrect 2. Wiring defective 3. Accelerator pedal sensor defective | 1. Restore the seal for the pipes Restore wiring 2. Replace the accelerator pedal Op. 1068A20 ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH BUILT-IN POTENTIOMETER - R.R | |
| 6 | FLOW METER CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check:
| Move on to Step 7 | 1. Presence of water in the intake circuit. 2. Wiring defective 3. Air flow meter defective 4. Flow meter supply not correct | 1.Eliminate the water penetration and replace the flow meter. 2.Restore correct wiring. 3.Replace flow meter Op. 1060G10 AIR FLOW METER - R.R. 4.Restore correct power supply | |
| 7 | EGR VALVE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
With an Examiner in active diagnosis, check the correct operation of the EGR valve Check the wiring continuity Check that the EGR solenoid valve supply is correct by carrying out See Test 1080CB | Move on to Step 8 | 1. Wiring between EGR valve and engine management control unit interrupted 2. EGR valve defective 3. Signal from engine management control unit interrupted | 1. Restore correct wiring 2. Replace EGR solenoid Op. 1080C82 E.G.R. - VALVE HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY - CONNECTOR PIPES - R.R. 3. Replace the engine control unit | |
| 8 | INJECTOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Using the Examiner check that the injectors are working properly by carrying out See Test Check the wiring continuity | Move on to Step 9 | 1. Injectors defective 2. Injector wiring defective | 1. Replace the injectors Op. 1060F10 2. Restore correct wiring. | |
| 9 | HIGH PRESSURE PUMP CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the high pressure pump is working properly. | Move on to Step 10 | High pressure pump defective | Replace the high pressure pump | |
| 10 | CORRECT OPERATION 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 | |
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