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Fiat Bravo Factory Service Manual (2007-2014)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Engine cuts out whilst running and then restarts

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2014
Section
Engine › Engine cuts out whilst running and then restarts
Fault diagnosisEngine cuts out whilst running and then restarts

ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILST RUNNING AND THEN RESTARTS

1.4 16v

The engine cuts out while in gear; it is possible to restart it

0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

- engine control unit correctly fastened to earth;

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

- battery correctly fastened to earth;

- positive battery terminal and all leads connected to it correctly fastened

- correct connection of the engine control unit connector

Move on to Step 1Battery fastenings slack or oxidizedRestore correct fastenings
Control unit earth cable fastening looseTighten earth cable
Incorrectly connected engine control unit connectorCorrectly engage engine control unit connector
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 in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility

Move on to Step 2Error detected in the control unit.Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Impossible to activate a dialogue with the control unitMove on to Step 2
2ROAD TEST USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a road test reproducing the conditions in which the fault occurs, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected and check:

- that there are no errors in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility

Move on to Step 3The sudden onset of errors in the control unit is detectedContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Parameters off the scale.Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Loss of dialogue between the control unit and the diagnostic equipment.Restore the correct connections.
3IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

- Check the continuity of the supply wiring for the coils

- Check that the ignition coils are working, by carrying out the

See Test 5510CI IGNITION COIL OPERATION CHECK

Move on to Step 4Power supply wiring to coils defectiveRestore correct wiring
Defective coils.

Replace coils

Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R

4INJECTION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

- Check the continuity of the power supply wiring

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Move on to Step 5Power supply wiring to injectors defectiveRestore correct wiring.
5CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the engine control unit is working properly.End of diagnosisEngine management control unit defective.

Replace the engine management control unit

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

1.9 JTD 8v, 1.9 JTD 16v

The customer complains that: The engine cuts out whilst it is running; it can be restarted

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the air intake/vacuum circuit is working properly by carrying out the

See Test 1048OA AIR INTAKE/VACUUM CIRCUIT CHECK

Check the condition of the fuel supply circuit and make sure that it is working properly by carrying out the

See Test 1040OA Fuel supply circuit check

Also check:

· wiring on engine correctly fastened to earth;

· battery correctly fastened to earth;

· positive battery terminal and all leads connected to it correctly fastened

Move on to Step 1Oil level incorrect

Restore the correct engine oil level

Op. 0010T11 ENGINE OIL - CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP, IF NECESSARY

Supply fastenings slack or oxidized

Restore correct fastenings

See E1010 POWER SUPPLY

Earth fastenings slack or oxidized

Restore correct fastenings

See E1010 POWER SUPPLY

1MODE PARAMETERS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Select the following control unit at the diagnostic equipment: EDC16C39 Diesel electronic injection control unit.

Check the value of the following parameters:

· Battery voltage

See Test 5530BB BATTERY VOLTAGE CHECK

· Engine rpm

Move on to Step 2
2PARTICULATE FILTRATION SYSTEM CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the DPF system is working properly, carrying out the

See Test 1080BE PARTICLE FILTER SATURATION CHECK

Move on to Step 3
3INJECTOR HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1060OC INJECTOR SEAL TEST

that the diesel leaks from the injector recirculation connections are small (seepage) and roughly equal to one another.

Move on to Step 4Significant leak from one injector

Replace the injector

Op. 1060F10 FUEL INJECTORS - R.R.

4HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1060OD Injector high pressure fuel circuit check

that the diesel pressure parameter is correct.

Move on to Step 10Pressure not correctMove on to Step 5
5LOW RETURN PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1060OA Low pressure fuel return circuit check

that the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is less than 1 bar.

Move on to Step 6Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructedRepair the pipe; if necessary, replace it
6LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1060OB Low pressure fuel supply circuit check

that the diesel pressure between the filter and the pressure pump is between 3.5 and 5 bar

Move on to Step 7Pressure below the minimum limit or above the maximum limitMove on to Step 10
7LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check using the

See Test

that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 bar

Move on to Step 8Difference in pressure more than 1 bar

Replace the fuel filter

Op. 1044B10 FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY - R + R OR REPLACE

8LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is more than 3.5 barMove on to Step 11Pressure below 3.5 barMove on to Step 9
9LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Measure the difference in pressure between the electric pump outlet and the filter inlet and check that it is less than 0.3 barMove on to Step 11Difference in pressure more than 0.3 barReplace the pipe
10LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1040AA CHECK ON SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT UPTAKE

that the pump supply voltage is equal to 12V and that the current uptake is between 2 and 10 A

Move on to Step 11Voltage lower than 12 V

Renew electrical wiring

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Current greater than 10 A: pump defective

Replace the fuel pump

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

Current less than 2 A: pump obstructed

Replace the fuel pump

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

and clean the fuel tank

11CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the engine management control unit

Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R.R

and check that the fault is no longer present

End of diagnosisFault persistsContact technical service for further information on the problem

1.4 16v TJet

The engine cuts out while in gear; it is possible to restart it.

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

- engine control unit correctly fastened to earth;

- correct fastening to earth of the battery; - correct fastening of the positive battery pole and all the cables fastened to it

- correct connection of the engine control unit connector

Move on to Step 1Battery fastenings slack or oxidizedRestore correct fastenings
Control unit earth cable fastening looseTighten earth cable
Incorrectly connected engine control unit connectorCorrectly engage engine control unit connector
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 in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility

Move on to Step 2Error detected in the control unit.Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Impossible to activate a dialogue with the control unitMove on to Step 2
2ROAD TEST USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a road test reproducing the conditions in which the fault occurs, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected and check:

- that there are no errors in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility

Move on to Step 3The sudden onset of errors in the control unit is detectedContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Parameters off the scale.Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Loss of dialogue between the control unit and the diagnostic equipment.Restore the correct connections.
3IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the continuity of the supply wiring for the coils

Check that the ignition coils are working, by carrying out

See Test 5510CI IGNITION COIL OPERATION CHECK

See Test 5510CE IGNITION CONTROL SIGNAL CHECK

Move on to Step 4Power supply wiring to coils defectiveRestore correct wiring
Coils defective

Replace coils

Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R.R.

4INJECTION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

- Check the continuity of the power supply wiring

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Move on to Step 5Power supply wiring to injectors defectiveRestore correct wiring.
5CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the engine control unit is working properly.End of diagnosisEngine management control unit defective.

Replace the engine management control unit

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

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