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

Engine not running smoothly / (losing power)

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2014
Section
Engine › Engine not running smoothly / (losing power)
Fault diagnosisEngine not running smoothly / (losing power)

ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (LOSING POWER)

1.4 16v

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.

0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

- no leaks in fuel circuit;

- condition of the air intake circuit;

- no obstructions in the catalytic converter;

- no water or impurities in the fuel

Fuel filter very blocked

Move on to Step 1Fault in the air intake circuitRenew the air intake circuit
Obstruction in the catalytic converter

Replace the catalytic converter

Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R

Water in the fuelRemove water from the fuel
Leaks in fuel circuitEliminate leaks
Fuel filter blocked

Replace the fuel filter

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

1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

Check:

- that there are no errors in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility.

Move on to Step 2Error detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Implausible parametersContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
2ROAD TEST USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a road test, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected.

Make sure that the conditions in which the problem occurs are reproduced

Check:

- that there are no errors in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility.

End of diagnosisThe sudden onset of errors in the control unit is detectedContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Parameters off the scale.Move on to Step 3
3ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Using the Examiner, check that the signal reaches 100% when reading the parameters and goes to the end of travel positionMove on to Step 4Accelerator pedal travel incorrectRestore the accelerator pedal travel
Accelerator pedal potentiometer defective

Replace the accelerator pedal

Op. 1068A20 ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH BUILT-IN POTENTIOMETER - R.R

4MOTORIZED THROTTLE OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the condition of the motorized throttle actuator connection

Check the condition of the wiring

Check that the motorized throttle is working properly by doing the following:

See Test 1056BW Check on the throttle body actuator operation

Move on to Step 5Connection defectiveRestore correct connection.
Wiring defectiveRestore the correct wiring.
Motorized throttle defective

Replace the motorized throttle

Op. 1056B14 THROTTLE CASE - R + R

5IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Inspect the spark plugs, checking:

- for possible electrode wear;

- for carbon deposits;

- for any damage to the spark plug insulator;

- that the distance between the electrodes is correct;

- the correct HV signal, by doing the following:

See Test 5510CI IGNITION COIL OPERATION CHECK

Move on to Step 6Spark plugs defective

Replace spark plugs

Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R

Coils defective

Replace coils

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

6INJECTOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Using the Examiner, check in active diagnosis that all the injectors are working properly. Identify any injector that may be mechanically stuck shut.Move on to Step 7Injector defective

Replace the injector

Op. 1056B70 INJECTOR (ONE) - R + R WITH FUEL MANIFOLD PIPE REMOVED - INCLUDES SEAL REPLACEMNT

7ELECTRIC PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the electric pump is receiving the correct power supplyMove on to Step 8Connection to electric pump earth defectiveRestore the correct earth connection.
Electric pump defective

Replace the electric pump

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

8CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe problem persists

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

Prolonged performance reductions occur under constant load and speed conditions.

TEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the following, in order:

- no leaks in fuel circuit;

- condition of the air intake circuit;

- no obstructions in the catalytic converter;

- no water or impurities in the diesel fuel;

- fuel filter very blocked

Move on to Step 1Fault in the air intake circuitRenew the air intake circuit
Obstruction in the catalytic converter

Replace the catalytic converter

Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R

Water in diesel fuelRemove water from diesel fuel
Leaks in fuel circuitEliminate leaks
1LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check using the

See T CHECK ON CHANGE IN PRESSURE AT THE FUEL FILTER

that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 0.5 bar

Move on to Step 2Difference in pressure more than 0.5 bar

Replace the fuel filter

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

2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

Check:

- that there are no errors in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility.

Move on to Step 2Error detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Implausible parametersContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
3ROAD TEST USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Carry out a road test, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected.

Make sure that the conditions in which the problem occurs are reproduced

Check:

- that there are no errors in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility.

End of diagnosisThe sudden onset of errors in the control unit is detectedContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Parameters off the scaleMove on to Step 4
4ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Using the Examiner, check that the signal reaches 100% when reading the parameters and goes to the end of travel positionMove on to Step 5Accelerator pedal travel incorrectRestore the accelerator pedal travel
Accelerator pedal potentiometer defective

Replace the accelerator pedal

Op. 1068A20 ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH BUILT-IN POTENTIOMETER - R.R

5INJECTOR CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Using the Examiner, check in active diagnosis that all the injectors are working properly. Identify any injector that may be mechanically stuck shut.Move on to Step 6Injector defective

Replace the injector

Op. 1060F10 FUEL INJECTORS - R.R.

6EGR VALVE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Using the Examiner, check in active diagnosis that the EGR solenoid valve is working properlyMove on to Step 7EGR solenoid defective

Replace the EGR solenoid

Op. 1080C24 E.G.R. SYSTEM SOLENOID - R + R

Wiring between solenoid and engine management control unit interruptedRestore the correct wiring
EGR air valve stuck open or throttle mechanically stuck shut

Replace the air valve

Op. 1080C24 E.G.R. SYSTEM SOLENOID - R + R

7BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the brake pedal switch is working properly

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Move on to Step 8Brake pedal does not returnRemove the cause of the sticking
Switch stuck closedReplace the switch
Wiring short-circuited

Eliminate the cause of the problem

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

8ELECTRIC PUMP CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the electric pump is receiving the correct power supply by doing the following:

See Test 1040AA CHECK ON SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT UPTAKE

Move on to Step 9The electric pump is not receiving an electrical power supply because the wiring between the control relay and the electric pump is brokenRestore the correct wiring
9AIR FLOW METER OPERATION CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the air flow meter is working correctly

Check the continuity of the wiring between the air flow meter and the engine management control unit by carrying out the following:

See Test 1060GS FLOW METER OPERATION CHECK

Move on to Step 10Air flow meter defective

Replace the air flow meter

Op. 1060G10 AIR FLOW METER - R.R.

Wiring defectiveRestore the correct wiring
10LAMBDA SENSOR CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the Lambda sensor is working properly by performing the following:

See Test 1080BI Check on operation of Lambda sensor heater

and the

See Test 1080BA Check on the operation of the upstream Lambda sensor

Move on to Step 11Wiring between junction unit and sensor defectiveRestore the correct wiring
Sensor defective

Replace the sensor

Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R

11CORRECT OPERATION CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists

Replace the engine management control unit

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

1.4 16v TJet

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
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

- no leaks in fuel circuit;

- condition of the air intake circuit;

- no obstructions in the catalytic converter;

- no water or impurities in the petrol - fuel filter very blocked

Move on to Step 1Fault in the air intake circuitRenew the air intake circuit
Obstruction in the catalytic converter

Replace the catalytic converter

Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R

Water in the fuelRemove water from the fuel
Leaks in fuel circuitEliminate leaks
Fuel filter blockedReplace the fuel filter
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

Check:

- that there are no errors in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility.

Move on to Step 2Error detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Implausible parametersContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
2ROAD TEST USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a road test, keeping the diagnostic equipment connected.

Make sure that the conditions in which the problem occurs are reproduced

Check:

- that there are no errors in the control unit;

- parameter plausibility.

End of diagnosisThe sudden onset of errors in the control unit is detectedContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
Parameters off the scale.Move on to Step 3
3ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Using the Examiner, check that the signal reaches 100% when reading the parameters and that it goes to the end of travel positionMove on to Step 4Accelerator pedal travel incorrectRestore the accelerator pedal travel
Accelerator pedal potentiometer defective

Replace the accelerator pedal

Op. 1068A20 ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH BUILT-IN POTENTIOMETER - R.R

4MOTORIZED THROTTLE OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

See Test 1056BW Check on the throttle body actuator operation

Move on to Step 5Connection defectiveRestore correct connection.
Wiring defectiveRestore the correct wiring.
Motorized throttle defective

Replace the motorized throttle

Op. 1056B14 THROTTLE CASE - R + R

5IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Inspect the spark plugs, checking:

- for possible electrode wear;

- for carbon deposits;

- for any damage to the spark plug insulator;

- that the distance between the electrodes is correct;

- the correct HV signal, by carrying out the

See Test 5510CI IGNITION COIL OPERATION CHECK

See Test 5510CE IGNITION CONTROL SIGNAL CHECK

See Test 5510OB IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE CHECK

Move on to Step 6Spark plugs defective

Replace spark plugs

Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R

Coils defective

Replace coils

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

6INJECTOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Using the Examiner, check in active diagnosis that all the injectors are working properly.

Identify any injector that may be mechanically stuck shut.

Move on to Step 7Injector defective

Replace the injector

Op. 1056B70 INJECTOR (ONE) - R + R WITH FUEL MANIFOLD PIPE REMOVED - INCLUDES SEAL REPLACEMNT

7ELECTRIC PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the electric pump is receiving the correct power supply by carrying out the following:

See Test 1040AA CHECK ON SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT UPTAKE

Move on to Step 8Connection to electric pump earth defectiveRestore the correct earth connection.
Electric pump defective

Replace the electric pump

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

8CORRECT 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

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