Engine not running smoothly / (losing power)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Engine › Engine not running smoothly / (losing power)
ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (LOSING POWER)
Momentary lack of response when the accelerator pedal is pressed. Can happen at any speed. Usually it is more obvious when trying to get the vehicle to set off, for example after a stop.
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check the following, in order:
| Move on to Step 1 | 1. Fault in the air intake circuit 2. Obstruction in the catalytic converter 3. Water in the fuel 4. Leaks in fuel circuit | 1. Renew the air intake circuit 2. Replace the catalytic converter Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R 3. Remove water from the fuel 4. Eliminate leaks. | |
| 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. Parameters not plausible | 1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment 2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Using the Examiner, check that the signal reaches 100% when reading the parameters and goes to the end of travel position | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Accelerator pedal travel incorrect 2. Accelerator pedal potentiometer defective | 1. Restore the accelerator pedal travel 2. Replace the accelerator pedal Op. 1068A14 | |
| 3 | CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE MOTORIZED THROTTLE | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the condition of the motorized throttle actuator connection Check the condition of the wiring Check that the motorized throttle is working properly, carrying out | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Connection defective 2. Wiring defective 3. Motorized throttle defective | 1.Restore the correct connection. 2.Restore the correct wiring. 3.Replace the motorized throttle Op. 1056B14 | |
| 4 | IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Inspect the spark plugs, checking:
See Test 5510OA IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE CHECK , the See Test 5510CI IGNITION COIL OPERATION CHECK and the | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Spark plugs defective 2. Coils defective | 1. Replace spark plugs 2. Replace coils | |
| 5 | INJECTOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Using the Examiner, check in active diagnosis that all the injectors are working properly. Identify any injector that may be mechanically stuck shut. Injector wiring check See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Check that the injector opening signal is correct by carrying out the | Move on to Step 6 | Injector defective | Replace the injector Op. 1056B70 INJECTOR (ONE) - R + R WITH FUEL MANIFOLD PIPE REMOVED - INCLUDES SEAL REPLACEMNT | |
| 6 | ELECTRIC PUMP CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the electric pump is working properly by carrying out the See Test 1040AB SUBMERGED FUEL PUMP CHECK Check the correct earth connection | Move on to Step 7 | 1. Connection to electric pump earth defective 2. Electric pump defective | 1. Restore the correct earth connection. 2. Replace the electric pump Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R | |
| 7 | 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 | |
Prolonged performance reductions occur under constant load and speed conditions
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check the following, in order:
| Move on to Step 1 | 1. Fault in the air intake circuit 2. Obstruction in the catalytic converter 3. Water in diesel fuel 4. Diesel filter blocked | 1. Renew the air intake circuit 2. Replace the catalytic converter Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R 3. Remove water from diesel fuel 4. Replace the fuel filter | |
| 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 3 | 1. Error detected in the control unit 2. Parameters not plausible | 1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment 2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | DIESEL PRESSURE CHECK ON RAIL | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the high pressure diesel circuit Check that the pressurein the rail is not fluctuating with the Examiner connected to the engine management control unit Check pressure sensor wiring See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Check that the pressure sensor on the rail is working properly by carrying out the See Test 1060GR FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON RAIL OPERATION CHECK | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Leaks from the high pressure circuit 2. High pressure regulator on the rail defective 3. Rail pressure sensor wiring defective 4. Rail pressure sensor defective | 1. Restore high pressure circuit seal 2. Replace the pressure regulator Op. 1060G31 FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ON SINGLE MANIFOLD TO INJECTORS - R R 3. Restore correct wiring 4. Replace the pressure sensor Op. 1060G28 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON FUEL MANIFOLD TO INJECTORS - R.R | |
| 3 | INJECTOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Using the Examiner, check in active diagnosis that all the injectors are working properly. Identify any injector that may be mechanically stuck shut by carrying out See Test Check for any leaks from the injectors | Move on to Step 4 | Poor fuel atomization/poor injection due to defective injectors | Replace the injectors Op. 1060F10 | |
| 4 | EGR VALVE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Using the Examiner, check in active diganosis that the EGR solenoid valve is working properly by carrying out See Test 1080CB E.G.R. SOLENOID FUNCTIONAL TEST | Move on to Step 5 | 1. EGR solenoid defective 2. Wiring between solenoid and engine management control unit interrupted | 1. Replace the EGR solenoid Op. 1080C82 E.G.R. - VALVE HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY - CONNECTOR PIPES - R.R. 2. Restore the correct wiring | |
| 5 | BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the brake pedal switch is working properly | Move on to Step 6 | 1. Brake pedal does not return 2. Switch stuck closed 3. Wiring short-circuited | 1. Eliminate the cause of the sticking 2. Replace the brake pedal switch Op. 5550D10 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - R+R 3. Eliminate the cause of the problem | |
| 6 | ELECTRIC PUMP CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the pump is working properly by carrying out See Test 1040AA | Move on to Step 7 | The electric pump is not receiving an electrical power supply because the wiring between the control relay and the pump is defective | Restore the correct wiring | |
| 7 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF FLOW METER | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check thta the flow meter is working properly and that the signal is not too high by carrying out See Test 1060GS FLOW METER OPERATION CHECK Check the continuity of the wiring between the flow meter and the engine management control unit | Move on to Step 8 | 1. Flow meter defective with signal too high 2. Wiring defective | 1. Replace the flow meter Op. 1060G10 AIR FLOW METER - R.R. 2. Restore the correct wiring | |
| 8 | 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 Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R.R if the previous checks have not given results. | |
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