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

Engine does not produce best performance

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Engine › Engine does not produce best performance
Fault diagnosisEngine does not produce best performance

ENGINE DOES NOT PRODUCE BEST PERFORMANCE

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

The customer complains of: Reduced engine performance in all operating conditions

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

Check the operation of the low pressure supply circuit by carrying out the

See Test 1060OB CHECK ON SUPPLY LOW PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT

Move on to Step 1Oil level incorrect

Restore the correct engine oil level

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

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

. Accelerator pedal

. Accelerator position 1 AD/C

. Accelerator position 2 AD/C

See Test 1068AC ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECKS

. Atmospheric pressure

See Test 1060GD ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CHECK

. Supercharging pressure Objective

. Supercharging pressure Measured

See Test 1060GF SUPERCHARGING PRESSURE CHECK

. Measured air mass

See Test 1060GG MEASURED AIR MASS CHECK

. Air temperature in the intake manifold

See Test 1064BD SUPERCHARGING TEMPERATURE CHECK

. Engine coolant temperature

See Test 1060OE CHECK ON OPERATION OF COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

. Diesel temperature

See Test 1060EA DIESEL FUEL TEMPERATURE CHECK

. Target Diesel pressure

. Measured Diesel pressure

See Test 1060GH DIESEL FUEL PRESSURE CHECK

. Engine rpm

See Test 1060GI ENGINE SPEED CHECK

Move on to Step 2
2ELECTRICAL 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 4Fuse 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 3
3DIESEL 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 4
4DIESEL PREHEATING RELAY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the diesel preheating relay circuitMove on to Step 5
5TURBOCHARGER ADJUSTMENT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Using the diagnostic equipment carry out the active diagnosis for the turbocharger regulating solenoid valve.

Check the operation of the variable geometry control actuator

See Test 1064BC VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER ACTUATOR SEAL TEST

Move on to Step 6Solenoid valve not working

Restore the wiring continuity

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Replace the solenoid valve if necessary

Op. 1064B42 SOLENOID CONTROLLING TURBOCHARGER VANE POSITION ACTUATOR - R.R

Actuator not working properlyCheck the condition of the vacuum circuit, if necessary, replace the damaged components
6CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out the active diagnosis for the E.G.R. solenoid valveMove on to Step 7E.G.R. solenoid valve not working

Restore the wiring continuity

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Replace the solenoid valve if necessary

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

7BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the brake pedal switch is working properlyMove on to Step 8Brake pedal does not returnEliminate the cause of the sticking
Switch stuck closed

Replace the switch

Op. 1060G38 BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH - R.R

Wiring short circuited

Restore the correct connection

See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS

8TURBOCHARGER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check as described in the

See Test 1064BA SUPRECHARGING PRESSURE CHECK

the operation of the turbocharger

Move on to Step 9Turbocharger faulty

Replace the turbocharger

Op. 1064A27 TURBOCHARGER UNIT AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD - R.R.

9HIGH PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the diagnotsic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

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 17Pressure not correctMove on to Step 10
10LOW 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 11Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructedRepair the pipe and replace if necessary.
11LOW 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 17Pressure below the minimum limit or above the maximum valueMove on to Step 12
12LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Constrict the return pipe from the pressure relief valve and carry out the test 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 13Pressure rises to 5 bar: pressure regulator valve on filter mounting incorrectly adjusted

Replace the valve

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

13LOW 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 14Difference in pressure more than 1 bar

Replace the fuel filter cartridge

Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE

14LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is more than 2.2 barMove on to Step 17Pressure below 2 barMove on to Step 15
15LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Measure the difference in pressure between the electrical pump outlet and the filter inlet checking that it is less than 0.3 barMove on to Step 16Difference in pressure more than 0.3 barReplace the pipe
16LOW 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 17Voltage lower than 12 V

Check 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

17CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the high pressure DRV 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 18
18CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the high pressure pump

Op. 1060E10 DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP - R.R.

and check that the fault is no longer present

End of diagnosisFault persistsMove on to Step 19
19TIMING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the valve gear timing is correctMove on to Step 20Valve gear timing not correct

Restore the correct valve gear timing

Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT

20VALVE CLEARANCE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the tappet clearance is correct

Op. 1036H10 VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK AND ADJUST CLEARANCE, IF NECESSARY

Move on to Step 21Valve clearance not correctAdjust the tappets
21CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out the cylinder compression check

Op. 0510A10 CYLINDER COMPRESSION - CHECK FOR LOOSE SPARK PLUGS OR INJECTORS

Move on to Step 23Cylinder compression insufficientMove on to Step 22
22CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET

to check the valve seal.

Check condition of cylinders/piston rings

Move on to Step 23Valve seal insufficient

Overhaul the head

Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Cylinders/piston rings wornRestore the seal
23CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists

Replace the engine management control unit

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

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