The engine has cut out
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Gear shift › The engine has cut out
THE ENGINE HAS CUT OUT
Whilst the vehicle is stopping
Whilst the vehicle is setting off
With vehicle stationary
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | CONTROL UNIT ERRORS CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check that there are no control unit errors. In particular:
Vehicle speed error in the presence of Clutch sensor and/or clutch solenoid valve current errors, for safety reasons (at speeds below 5 km/h) the Selespeed control unit could request the injection control unit to switch off the engine; it is therefore advisable to carry out an engine management fault diagnosis. | Continue to Step 4 | Presence of one or more of the errors included in the list | Continue to Step 1 | |
| 1 | CHECKS ON FAULTS DETECTED | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the faults described in Test 2127I | End of diagnosis | Faulty connections | Repair/replace the wiring Continue to Step 3 | |
| The active diganosis is not successful and there are no faults detected at the wiring (Clutch solenoid valve) | Continue to Step 2 | |||
| 2 | AFTER THE SOLENOID VALVE ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| If this step has been reached for the active diagnosis of the clutch solenoid valve, replace it Op. 2127C56and check the operation by carrying out a C.M. | Continue to Step 3 | |||
| 3 | AFTER THE CHECKS ON THE FAULTS DETECTED | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Continue to Step 4 | |
| 4 | OIL LEVEL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the oil level as described in See Test 2127B OIL LEVEL CHECK | Continue to Step 6 | Level below the Max reference | Top up the oil level Continue to Step 5 | |
| Level above the Max reference | Reduce to the Max level Continue to Step 6 | |||
| 5 | CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that there are no oil leaks as described in See Test 2127C CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS | Continue to Step 6 | OIl leaks detected | Replace/repair the parts concerned, and top up the oil level Continue to Step 5 | |
| 6 | OIL PRESSURE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the oil pressure as described in See Test 2127D OIL PRESSURE CHECK | Continue to Step 8 | Pressure < 40 bar | Continue to Step 7 | |
| 7 | ELECTRIC PUMP OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the correct operation of the pump as described in See Test 2127E ELECTRIC PUMP OPERATION CHECK | Continue to Step 8 | Voltage below 11 V | Check the battery Continue to Step 7 | |
| It is not possible to make gear changes from the lever | Activate the 'clutch bleed' service from the Examiner Plus or Smart to activate the pump Continue to Step 8 | |||
| 8 | CHECK THE LAYOUT OF THE CLUTCH SENSOR WIRING | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the state of the connections, continuity of the wiring (it is important to pay particular to the layout of the clutch position sensor wiring in the engine compartment: the wire must not be too taut, and it must have sufficient slack) | Continue to Step 9 | There is a fault | Repair/replace the part that is not working Continue to Step 9 | |
| 9 | CHECK THAT THE CLUTCH IS NOT DRAGGING | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the clutch is not dragging following See Test 2127K CLUTCH DRIVE CHECK | Continue to Step 10 | The clutch drags | Proceed with checking the clutch/flywheel kit and, if necessary, replace any components that do not conform. | |
| 10 | CHECK THAT THERE ARE NO ERRORS ON OTHER SYSTEMS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that there are no errors or any problems in other vehicle systems | Continue to Step 11 | There are faults detected | Continue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |
| 11 | THE FAULT PERSISTS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Contact Technical Service for further information on the problem | End of diagnosis | |||
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