Engine does not start (starter motor working)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Starting › Engine does not start (starter motor working)
ENGINE DOES NOT START (STARTER MOTOR WORKING)
The customer complains of: The engine does not start, the starter motor is working normally
| 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 See Test 1048OA AIR INTAKE/VACUUM CIRCUIT CHECK Check the condition of the fuel supply circuit and make sure that it is working properly | Move on to Step 1 | Oil level incorrect | Restore the correct 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 on 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 . Target Diesel pressure . Measured Diesel pressure See Test 1060GH DIESEL PRESSURE 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, by carrying out the | Move on to Step 4 | |||
| 4 | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fuses F1 (the last one at the bottom of the vertical row) and F20 (the first one on the right of the lower row) have not blown | Move on to Step 7 | 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 | DIESEL PREHEATING RELAY CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the diesel preheating relay circuit See Test 5505AC | Move on to Step 6 | |||
| 6 | HIGH PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diganostic socket. Check as described in the See Test 1060OD HIGH PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT CHECK that the diesel pressure parameter is correct | Move on to Step 13 | Pressure not correct | Move on to Step 7 | |
| 7 | LOW RETURN PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check as described in the See Test 1060OA LOW FUEL RETURN PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECK that the pressure in the return pipe to the tank is less than 1 bar | Move on to Step 8 | Pressure above the maximum limit: return pipe to the tank obstructed | Repair the pipe, if necessary, replace it | |
| 8 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check as described in the See Test 1060OB LOW FUEL DELIVERY PRESSURE CIRCUIT CHECK that the diesel pressure between the filter and the pressure pump is between 2 and 3 bar | Move on to Step 13 | Pressure below the minimum limit or above the maximum limit | Move on to Step 9 | |
| 9 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the difference in pressure upstream and downstream of the filter is less than 1 bar | Move on to Step 10 | Difference in pressure more than 1 bar | Replace the diesel filter cartridge Op. 1060OB CHECK ON SUPPLY LOW PRESSURE FUEL CIRCUIT | |
| 10 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the supply pump pressure at the filter inlet is more than 2.2 bar | Move on to Step 13 | Pressure below 2 bar | Move on to Step 11 | |
| 11 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Measure the difference in pressure between the electrical pump outlet and the filter inlet checking that it is less than 0.3 bar | Move on to Step 12 | Difference in pressure more than 0.3 bar | Replace the pipe | |
| 12 | LOW SUPPLY PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check as described in the See Test 1040AA CHECK ON SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CURRENT UPTAKE that the pump supply voltage is equal to 12V and that the current uptake is between 2 and 10 A | Move on to Step 13 | Voltage lower than 12 V | Check electrical wiring | |
| Current greater than 10 A: pump defective | Replace the fuel pump | |||
| Current less than 2 A: pump obstructed | Replace the fuel pump and clean the fuel tank | |||
| 13 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Replace the high pressure DRV valve Op. 1060E50 and check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Move on to Step 14 | |
| 14 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Replace the high pressure pump Op. 1060E10 DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP - R.R. and check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Move on to Step 15 | |
| 15 | CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out the cylinder compression check Op. 0520G15 COMPRESSION TEST - CHECK WITH EXAMINER WITH SPARK PLUGS/INJECTORS REMOVED | Move on to Step 17 | Cylinder compression insufficient | Move on to Step 16 | |
| 16 | CHECK ON CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Carry out Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET to check the seal of the valves. Check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings | Move on to Step 17 | Valve seal insufficient | Overhaul the head | |
| Cylinders/piston rings worn | Restore the seal | |||
| 17 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Replace the engine management control unit | |
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