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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Engine idle irregular

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Engine › Engine idle irregular
Fault diagnosisEngine idle irregular

ENGINE IDLE IRREGULAR

1.9 Multijet

The customer complains of: Irregular idling/vibrations

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

See Test 1060OB LOW FUEL DELIVERY PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECK

Move on to Step 1Oil level incorrect

Restore the correct engine oil level

Op. 1048OA AIR INTAKE/VACUUM CIRCUIT CHECK

1AMBIENT PARAMETERS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Select the following control unit at the diagnostic equipment: 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

. Accelerator pedal

. Accelerator position 1 AD/C

. Accelerator position 2 AD/C

See Test 1068AC ACCELERATOR PEDAL CHECKS

- Target Diesel pressure

- Measured Diesel pressure

See Test 1060GH DIESEL PRESSURE CHECK

. Engine rpm

See Test 1060GI CHECK ENGINE SPEED

. Measured air mass

See Test 1060GG CHECK MEASURED AIR MASS

. Engine coolant temperature

See Test 1060OE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK

Move on to Step 2
2PREHEATING RELAY ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 4The result of the active diagnosis is negativeMove on to Step 3
3HEATER PLUGS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the heater plugs are working properly

See Test 5520CA CHECK GLOW PLUG OPERATION

Move on to Step 4
4ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that fuse F59 has not blown (second from the left on the second row from the bottom)Move on to Step 5Fuse 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.

5DIESEL PREHEATING RELAY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the diesel preheating relay circuit

See Test 5505AC

Move on to Step 6
6CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out the active diagnosis for the E.G.R. solenoid valveMove on to Step 7Solenoid valve not working

Restore the wiring continuity

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Replace the solenoid valve if necessary

Op. 1080C24 E.G.R. SYSTEM SOLENOID - R + R

7FUEL FILTER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check fuel filter operationMove on to Step 8Water, petrol, paraffin or dirt found to be present

Clean the tank and pipes and replace the diesel filter cartridge

Op. 1044B10 FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY - R + R OR REPLACE

8VALVE CLEARANCE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the tappet clearance is correct

Op. 1036H10 VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK AND ADJUST CLEARANCE, IF NECESSARY

Move on to Step 9Valve clearance not correctAdjust the tappets
9CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out the cylinder compression check

Op. 0520G15

Move on to Step 11Cylinder compression insufficientMove on to Step 10
10CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET

to check the valve seal and check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings

Move on to Step 11Valve seal insufficient

Overhaul the cylinder head

Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

11CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists

Replace the engine management control unit

Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - .R

1.3 Multijet

The customer complains of: Irregular idling/vibrations

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Select the following control unit at the diagnostic equipment: Diesel Injection Marelli 6F3 EOBD CAN (EP 1.3 JTD engine).

Check in the Configurations section whether the replacement of any of the following components was not followed by the subsequent configuration:

- Injector

In this case, carry out the configuration checking that the outcome is positive

Move on to Step 3The outcome of the configuration is not positiveMove on to Step 1
1ERRORS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check whether any of the following errors are present using the diagnostic equipment:

- P1301

- U0001

- U0426

- U1700

Move on to Step 3

1. Error P1301 is present

2. Error U0001 is present

3. Error U0426 is present

4. Error U1700 is present

1. Move on to Step 2

2. Continue as indicated

See table U0001 CAN line error

3. Carry out the CODE programming. If this is not possible, replace the engine management control unit

Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - .R

4. Continue as indicated

See table U1700 CAN network (NCM - NBC)

2IMA CLASSIFICATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out the IMA classification again on the diagnostic equipment in the Configurations section checking that the outcome is successfulEnd of diagnosisThe classification is not successful

Replace the engine management control unit

Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - .R

3FUEL SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 condition of the air intake circuit and make sure that it is working properly

See Test 1048OA AIR INTAKE/VACUUM CIRCUIT CHECK

Move on to Step 4
4AMBIENT PARAMETERS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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:

- Press. of diesel measured

See Test 1060GH DIESEL PRESSURE CHECK

- Pressure regulator opening (MPROP)

See Test 1060GR CHECK OPERATION OF FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ON RAIL

- Engine rpm

See Test 1060GI CHECK ENGINE SPEED

Move on to Step 5
5PREHEATING RELAY ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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.

End of diagnosisThe result of the active diagnosis is negativeMove on to Step 6
6HEATER PLUGS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the heater plugs are working properly

See Test 5520CA CHECK GLOW PLUG OPERATION

End of diagnosis

1.2 8v, 1.4 8v

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

First, check:

- status of spark plugs and leads;

- condition of the air filter;

- the condition of the air intake circuit

Move on to Step 1Spark plugs dirty or defective

Replace the spark plugs

Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R

Leads defectiveReplace spark plug leads
Air filter blocked

Replace the filter element

Op. 1048A14 AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT - REPLACE.

Fault in the air intake circuitRestore the correct operation of the intake circuit
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the diagnostic test equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the tester input.

Check:

- that there are no faults in the engine management control unit;

- parameter plausibility

Move on to Step 2Error detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Parameter not consistentContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2IDLE ACTUATOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the system conducts the correct idle initialisation procedureMove on to Step 3Irregular idleCarry out the correct idle initialisation procedure
3PETROL VAPOUR RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the petrol vapour recovery pipe condition and sealMove on to Step 4Air leaksRestore the correct seal
Pipe from canister to solenoid valve brokenReplace the pipe
4PETROL VAPOUR RECOVERY SOLENOID VALVE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out the active diagnosis of the solenoid valveMove on to Step 6Solenoid valve not workingMove on to Step 5
5SOLENOID VALVE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the petrol vapour recovery solenoid valve supply and earthMove on to Step 6Solenoid valve faulty

Replace the solenoid valve

Op. 1080E28 ENABLEMENT SOLENOID FOR FLOW OF FUEL VAPOUR TO INLET - R+R

Connections not correctRepair the connections
6BRAKE SERVO AND PIPE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check condition of:

- brake servo vacuum pipes;

- brake servo

See Test 3330DA CHECK VACUUM PUMP OPERATION AND BRAKE SERVO VACUUM CIRCUIT

Move on to Step 7Brake servo pipe defectiveReplace the pipe
Brake servo defective

Replace the brake servo/pump assembly

Op. 3330D02 BRAKE SERVO/BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY - R.R.

7FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the fuel supply pressure

Op. 0510C10 FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSURE

Move on to Step 8Fuel pressure too low: pipe obstructedEliminate the obstructions, if necessary, replace the pipe
Fuel pressure too low: filter blocked

Replace the fuel pump assembly

Op. 3330D02 BRAKE SERVO/BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY - R.R.

Fuel pressure too low: regulator blocked

Replace the fuel pump assembly

Op. 3330D02 BRAKE SERVO/BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY - R.R.

Fuel pressure too low: pump defective

Replace the fuel pump assembly

Op. 3330D02 BRAKE SERVO/BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY - R.R.

8TIMING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the valve gear timing is correct

Op. 0510A20 TIMING GEAR WITH BELT DRIVE - CHECK - CARRY OUT OPERATION WITH CAM COVER(S) REMOVED AND TAPPETS ADJUSTED AND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY DETACHED (IF NECESSARY)

Move on to Step 9Valve gear timing not correctRestore the correct valve gear timing
9CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists: control unit defective

Replace the control unit

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

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