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

CO EMISSIONS LOW, NOx EMISSIONS HIGH

Make
Fiat
Model
Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Emissions › CO EMISSIONS LOW, NOx EMISSIONS HIGH
Fault diagnosisCO EMISSIONS LOW, NOx EMISSIONS HIGH

CO EMISSIONS LOW, NOx EMISSIONS HIGH

1.6 16v

The CO percentage measured is very low, with a corresponding NOx percentage which is much higher than recommended.

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the condition of the air filter

Check the condition and seal of the air supply circuit

Continue to Step 1Filter element dirty or damagedReplace the filter element Op. 1048A14
Circuit component damagedReplace the component (see Assembly 1048A)
1CHECK 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 2An 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).
2ACTIVE 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 3Connections faultyRestore the connection of the solenoid valve with the control unit ( See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT).
Injectors faultyReplace the injectors Op. 1056B70
3LAMBDA SENSOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Lambda sensor is working properlyContinue to Step 4Lambda sensor not working properlyReplace the Lambda sensor Op. 1080B60
4BLOW-BY CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the condition of the blow-by gases intake circuit.

In particular, check that there are no obstructions in the separator or in the pipes

Continue to Step 5Blow-by circuit faultyRestore the correct operation of the circuit: if necessary, replace the pipes (see Assembly 1080D)
Fault in the separatorReplace the separator Op. 1080D34
5FUEL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the fuel supply pressure Op. 0510C10Continue to Step 6Pressure not correctReplace the fuel pump assembly Op. 1040A70
6CHECKING 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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