Engine not running smoothly / (losing power)

Make: Fiat
Model: Ducato Factory Service Manual
Year: 2002–2006
Section: Engine › Engine not running smoothly / (losing power)

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Fault diagnosisEngine not running smoothly / (losing power)

ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY / (LOSING POWER)

2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V

Prolonged performance reductions occur under constant load and speed conditions.

STEP	OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT	TEST RESULTS
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the following, in order: correct battery lead connection no leaks in fuel circuit; condition of the air intake circuit; no obstructions in the catalytic converter; no water or impurities in the diesel fuel.	Move on to Step 1	Battery leads loose	Restore the correct tightness
			Fault in the air intake circuit	Renew the air intake circuit
			Obstruction in the catalytic converter	Replace the catalytic converter Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R
			Water in diesel fuel	Remove water from diesel fuel
			Leaks in fuel circuit	Eliminate leaks
1	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Connect the Examiner tester to the tester output. Check: that there are no errors in the control unit; parameter plausibility.	Move on to Step 2	Error detected in the control unit	Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
		Move on to Step 2	Parameters not plausible	Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2	ROAD TEST USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Carry out a road test keeping the diagnostic equipment connected. Take care to reproduce the conditions under which the problem occurs Check: that there are no errors in the control unit; parameter plausibility.	Move on to Step 3	The sudden onset of errors in the control unit is detected	Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
		Move on to Step 3	Parameters off the scale	Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
3	BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the brake pedal switch is working properly See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT	Move on to Step 4	Brake pedal does not return	Eliminate the cause of the sticking
			Switch stuck closed	Replace the switch
			Wiring short-circuited	Eliminate the cause of the problem See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
4	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the fault is no longer present		Fault persists control unit defective	Replace engine control unit Op. 1060G80 DS ELECTRIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R R

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Parts & tools for this job For 2002 Fiat Ducato

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