Excessive exhaust fumes
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Emissions › Excessive exhaust fumes
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES
The customer complains of: Excessive blue fumes
| 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 See Test 1040OA FUEL SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK Check the operation of the low pressure supply circuit | 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: Diesel electronic injection control unit EDC16C39 CF4/EOBD CAN (EP engine 1.9). Check the value of the following parameters: . Battery voltage See Test 5530BB BATTERY VOLTAGE CHECK - Measured air mass See Test 1060GG CHECK MEASURED AIR MASS . Atmospheric pressure See Test 1060GD ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CHECK . Engine coolant temperature See Test 1060OE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK . Diesel temperature See Test 1060EA DIESEL TEMPERATURE CHECK . Engine rpm | Move on to Step 2 | |||
| 2 | PREHEATING RELAY ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out the active diagnosis for the preheating relay, checking that the result is positive. The check on the following system is only necessary if the outside temperature is below 0 °C. | Move on to Step 4 | The result of the active diagnosis is negative | Move on to Step 3 | |
| 3 | HEATER PLUGS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the heater plugs are working properly | Move on to Step 4 | |||
| 4 | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that fuse F59 has not blown (second from the left on the second row from the bottom) | Move on to Step 5 | Fuse F59 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. | |
| 5 | 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 | End of diagnosis | Cylinder compression insufficient | Move on to Step 6 | |
| 6 | CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out the Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET to check the valve seal Check condition of cylinders/piston rings | End of diagnosis | Valve seal insufficient | Overhaul the head | |
| Cylinder/ring wear outside tolerances | Restore correct operating clearances | |||
The customer complains of: Excessive blue fumes
| 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 the condition of the fuel supply circuit and make sure that it is working properly Op. 1040OA Check that the air intake/vacuum circuit is working properly Op. 1048OA | 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: Diesel Injection Marelli 6F3 EOBD CAN (EP 1.3 JTD engine). Check the value of the following parameters: - Coolant temperature See Test 1060OE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK - Diesel temperature See Test 1060EA DIESEL TEMPERATURE CHECK - Air temperature (flow meter) See Test 1060GK CHECK CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE - Measured diesel pressure See Test 1060GH DIESEL PRESSURE CHECK - Pressure regulator opening (MPROP) See Test 1060GR CHECK OPERATION OF FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON RAIL | Move on to Step 2 | |||
| 2 | PREHEATING RELAY ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out the active diagnosis of the preheating relay, checking that the result is positive The check on the following system is only necessary if the outside temperature is below 0 °C. | Move on to Step 4 | The result of the active diagnosis is negative | Move on to Step 3 | |
| 3 | HEATER PLUGS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the heater plugs are working properly | Move on to Step 4 | |||
| 4 | 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 | End of diagnosis | Cylinder compression insufficient | Move on to Step 5 | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the valve seal Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET Check condition of cylinders/piston rings | End of diagnosis | 1. Valve seal insufficient 2. Cylinder/ring wear outside tolerances | 1. Overhaul the head Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL 2. Restore correct operating clearances | |
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