Engine starts, and cuts out straight away
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Croma Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Starting › Engine starts, and cuts out straight away
ENGINE STARTS, AND CUTS OUT STRAIGHT AWAY
The engine starts normally, though possibly with difficulty, then suddenly stalls
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First, check:
| Move on to Step 1 | Intertia switch operated | Restore correct operation | |
| Spark plugs dirty or damaged | Replace the spark plugs Op. | |||
| Spark plug leads damaged | Replace the leads | |||
| Catalyzer(s) blocked | Replace catalyzer(s) | |||
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket. Check:
| Move on to Step 2 | Error detected in the control unit | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |
| Parameters not plausible | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| 2 | SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the fuel supply pressure with the ignition ON and the engine switched off Op. Op. 0510C10 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSURE Start the engine and check that the supply pressure does not decrease | Move on to Step 4 | The supply pressure decreases | Move on to Step 3 | |
| 3 | PETROL PUMP ELECTRIC CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check petrol pump supply and earth See | Move on to Step 4 | Connections not correct | Repair the connections See | |
| Pump faulty | Replace the petrol pump Op. Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R | |||
| 4 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists: control unit defective | Replace the control unit Op. Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + R Search for the fault starting from another symptom | ||
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