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Fiat Multipla Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Black exhaust fumes

Make
Fiat
Model
Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Emissions › Black exhaust fumes
Fault diagnosisBlack exhaust fumes

BLACK EXHAUST FUMES

1.6 16v

There are a great deal of exhaust fumes, with dark coloured smoke;

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check whether the problem is connected with oil consumptionContinue to Step 1Excessive oil consumptionSee table X05
1AIR CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • the state of the air filter
  • the condition and seal of the air supply circuit (ensure in particular that the ducts are not blocked or restricted)
Continue to Step 2Circuit component damagedReplace the component (see Assembly 1048A)
2CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket

Check that there are no fault in the engine management control unit

Continue to Step 3An error is detected in the control unitContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unitRestore the connection between the engine management control unit and the diagnostic connector ( See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT).
3ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other iinstruments) carry out the active diagnosis of the iinjectors.Continue to Step 4Injector connections faultyRestore the connection of the injectors with the control unit, ( See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT)
Injectors faultyReplace the injectors Op. 1056B70
4FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the fuel supply pressure Op. 0510C10Continue to Step 5Pressure not correctReplace the fuel pump assembly Op. 1040A70
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Multipla

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