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Fiat Croma Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Engine cuts out whilst running (then restarts)

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Engine › Engine cuts out whilst running (then restarts)
Fault diagnosisEngine cuts out whilst running (then restarts)

ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILST RUNNING (THEN RESTARTS)

1.9 JTD 8v, 1.9 JTD 16v, 2.4 JTD 20v

The customer complains of: The engine cuts out whilst it is running, it can be restarted

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the engine oil level is correct

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

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 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 pole 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

1AMBIENT 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

See Test 1060GI ENGINE SPEED CHECK

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

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

See Test 1080BE PARTICULATE FILTER SATURATION CHECK

Move on to Step 3
3ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the fuses F1 (the last one at the bottom of the vertical row) and F20 (the first one on the right of the lower row) have not blown.

The check on the following system is only necessary if the outside temperature is below 0 °C.

Move on to Step 5Fuse F1 has blown

Restore the connections or, if necessary, replace the junction unit in the engine compartment

Op. 5505A13 ADDITIONAL JUNCTION UNIT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - R.R.

Fuse F20 has blownMove on to Step 4
4DIESEL PREHEATING FUSE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the circuit for the protective fuse for the diesel preheating relay, carrying out the

See Test 5505AB CHECK DIESEL PREHEATING RELAY PROTECTIVE FUSE

Move on to Step 5
5DIESEL PREHEATING RELAY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the diesel preheating relay circuit, carrying out the

See Test 5505AC CHECK DIESEL PREHEATING RELAY

End of diagnosis
6INJECTOR HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1060OC INJECTORS SEAL TEST

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

Move on to Step 7Significant leak from one injector

Replace the injector

Op. 1060F10 FUEL INJECTORS - R.R.

7HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1060OD INSPECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT

that the diesel pressure parameter is correct.

Move on to Step 16Pressure not correctMove on to Step 8
8LOW RETURN PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1060OA CHECK ON RETURN LOW PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT

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

Move on to Step 9Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructedRepair the pipe, if necessary, replace it
9LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1060OB CHECK ON SUPPLY LOW PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT

that the diesel pressure between the filter and the pressure pump is between 2 and 3 bar

Move on to Step 15Pressure below the minimum limit or above the maximum limitMove on to Step 10
10LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Constrict the return pipe downstream of the valve and carry out the test once again

See Test 1060OB CHECK ON SUPPLY LOW PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT

with the pipe constricted checking that the filter outlet pressure remains below 2 bar

Move on to Step 11Pressure rises to 5 bar: pressure regulator valve on filter mounting incorrectly adjusted

Replace the valve

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

11LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 barMove on to Step 12Difference in pressure more than 1 bar

Replace the fuel filter cartridge

Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE

12LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is more than 2.2 barMove on to Step 15Pressure below 2.2 barMove on to Step 13
13LOW 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 14Difference in pressure more than 0.3 barReplace the pipe
14LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1040AA SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND ABSORPTION CURRENT CHECKS

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

Move on to Step 15Voltage 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

15CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the DRV high pressure regulating valve

Op. 1060E50 PRESSURE REGULATOR ON PRESSURE PUMP - R.R.

and check that the fault is no longer present.

End of diagnosisFault persistsMove on to Step 16
16CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the engine management control unit

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

and check that the fault is no longer present

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

1.8, 2.2

The engine cuts out unexpectedly whilst driving. It works later on after starting normally.

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

First, check:

  • correct earth fastening on engine;
  • correct battery earth fastening;
  • positive battery pole and all leads connected to it correctly fastened;
  • possible catalytic converter obstruction
  • that there is no water or other liquids in the fuel tank
Move on to Step 1Earth leads fastening not correct

Restore or, if necessary, replace the battery earth lead Op.

Op. 5530B22 BATTERY EARTH LEAD - R+R

Positive battery lead fastenings not correct

Restore the positive battery lead Op.

Op. 5530B26 LEAD BETWEEN BATTERY AND STARTER MOTOR - R+R

Catalyzer or precatalyzers obstructed

Replace the exhaust manifold Op.

Op. 1072C16 EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R.R.

Presence of dirt in the fuel tankClean the fuel tank
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the diagnostic test equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the tester input.

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 2Another error detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameter not consistentContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
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.

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;
  • parameter plausibility
Move on to Step 3The sudden onset of an error in the control unit is detectedContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameter not consistentContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Loss of dialogue between the control unit and the diagnostic equipment

Restore the control unit circuit supply See

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

3FUEL PRESSURE ROAD TESTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out a road test and check the fuel supply pressure Op.

Op. 0510C10 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSURE

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

Move on to Step 4Pressure not correct: obstructions in the fuel supply pipe

Remove the obstructions in the fuel pipe, replace it if necessary Op.

Op. 1040B32 FRONT FUEL DELIVERY LINE - R.R.

Pressure not correct: tank not sufficiently ventilatedRestore the tank ventilation
Pressure not correct: fuel pump electric circuit interrupted

Restore fuel pump electric circuit See

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Pressure not correct: petrol pump damaged

Replace the petrol pump assembly Op.

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

4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentThe fault persists: control unit defective

Replace the control unit Op.

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

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