Engine does not produce best performance
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Croma Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Engine › Engine does not produce best performance
ENGINE DOES NOT PRODUCE BEST PERFORMANCE
The customer complains of: Reduced engine performance in all operating conditions
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | Move on to Step 1 | Oil level incorrect | Restore the correct engine oil level Op. 0010T11 ENGINE OIL - CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP, IF NECESSARY | |
| 1 | AMBIENT PARAMETERS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 | Move on to Step 2 | |||
| 2 | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 4 | Fuse 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 blown | Move on to Step 3 | |||
| 3 | DIESEL PREHEATING FUSE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 | |||
| 4 | DIESEL PREHEATING RELAY CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the diesel preheating relay circuit | Move on to Step 5 | |||
| 5 | TURBOCHARGER ADJUSTMENT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 6 | Solenoid 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 properly | Check the condition of the vacuum circuit, if necessary, replace the damaged components | |||
| 6 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Carry out the active diagnosis for the E.G.R. solenoid valve | Move on to Step 7 | E.G.R. solenoid valve not working | Restore the wiring continuity See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Replace the solenoid valve if necessary | |
| 7 | BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the brake pedal switch is working properly | Move on to Step 8 | Brake pedal does not return | Eliminate the cause of the sticking | |
| Switch stuck closed | Replace the switch | |||
| Wiring short circuited | Restore the correct connection | |||
| 8 | TURBOCHARGER CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check as described in the See Test 1064BA SUPRECHARGING PRESSURE CHECK the operation of the turbocharger | Move on to Step 9 | Turbocharger faulty | Replace the turbocharger | |
| 9 | HIGH PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 17 | Pressure not correct | Move on to Step 10 | |
| 10 | LOW RETURN PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 11 | Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructed | Repair the pipe and replace if necessary. | |
| 11 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 17 | Pressure below the minimum limit or above the maximum value | Move on to Step 12 | |
| 12 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 13 | Pressure rises to 5 bar: pressure regulator valve on filter mounting incorrectly adjusted | Replace the valve | |
| 13 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 bar | Move on to Step 14 | Difference in pressure more than 1 bar | Replace the fuel filter cartridge | |
| 14 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is more than 2.2 bar | Move on to Step 17 | Pressure below 2 bar | Move on to Step 15 | |
| 15 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Measure the difference in pressure between the electrical pump outlet and the filter inlet checking that it is less than 0.3 bar | Move on to Step 16 | Difference in pressure more than 0.3 bar | Replace the pipe | |
| 16 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 17 | Voltage lower than 12 V | Check electrical wiring | |
| 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 | |||
| 17 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 diagnosis | Fault persists | Move on to Step 18 | |
| 18 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Replace the high pressure pump Op. 1060E10 DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP - R.R. and check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Move on to Step 19 | |
| 19 | TIMING CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the valve gear timing is correct | Move on to Step 20 | Valve gear timing not correct | Restore the correct valve gear timing Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT | |
| 20 | VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the tappet clearance is correct Op. 1036H10 VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK AND ADJUST CLEARANCE, IF NECESSARY | Move on to Step 21 | Valve clearance not correct | Adjust the tappets | |
| 21 | CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out the cylinder compression check Op. 0510A10 CYLINDER COMPRESSION - CHECK FOR LOOSE SPARK PLUGS OR INJECTORS | Move on to Step 23 | Cylinder compression insufficient | Move on to Step 22 | |
| 22 | CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 23 | Valve seal insufficient | Overhaul the head | |
| Cylinders/piston rings worn | Restore the seal | |||
| 23 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Replace the engine management control unit | |
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