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

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
Fault diagnosisEngine starts, and cuts out straight away

ENGINE STARTS, AND CUTS OUT STRAIGHT AWAY

1.8, 2.2

The engine starts normally, though possibly with difficulty, then suddenly stalls

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

First, check:

  • that the inertia switch has not been operated;
  • state of the spark plugs;
  • connections and state of the spark plug leads;
  • no obstructions at the catalyzer
Move on to Step 1Intertia switch operatedRestore correct operation
Spark plugs dirty or damaged

Replace the spark plugs Op.

Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R

Spark plug leads damagedReplace the leads
Catalyzer(s) blockedReplace catalyzer(s)
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 for the diagnostic equipment
Parameters not plausibleContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 4The supply pressure decreasesMove on to Step 3
3PETROL PUMP ELECTRIC CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check petrol pump supply and earth See

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Move on to Step 4Connections not correct

Repair the connections See

See E5030 PETROL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Pump faulty

Replace the petrol pump 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 presentFault persists: control unit defective

Replace the control unit Op.

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

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