145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   Misfire cylinder 2 - Performance or incorrect operation   P0302-92   


 

 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Connections on injector coils and Powertrain Control Module

 

Check for loose electrical connections on cylinder 2 coil connector, cylinder 2 injector.

 

Go to Step 2

 

Presence of loose electrical connections.

 

Restore the correct connections.

 

2

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

WIRING CONTINUITY CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Coil and injector wiring

 

Check for breaks in the wiring continuity caused by oxidised or corroded terminals

 

Go to Step 3

 

Breaks in the wiring continuity.

 

Restore the correct continuity for the wiring.

 

3

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

WIRING INSULATION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Coil and injector wiring

 

Check that the wiring insulation is intact (possible short circuit to battery of coil and/or injector control)

 

Go to Step 4

 

Wiring insulation faulty.

 

Restore correct wiring insulation.

 

4

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

SPARK PLUG CONDITION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Cylinder 2 spark plug

 

Check the condition of the spark plugs (fouling by engine oil or unburnt fuel)

 

Go to Step 5

 

Spark plugs fouled.

 

Replace spark plugs

 Op. 5510D10 SPARK PLUGS - R+R

 

5

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

INJECTOR CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Cylinder 2 injector

 

Check that the cylinder 2 injector is working properly

 

Go to Step 6

 

Injector not working properly

 

Replace the injectors

 Op. 1056B68 SET OF INJECTORS - R + R WITH FUEL MANIFOLD PIPE REMOVED - INCLUDES SEAL REPLACEMENT

 

6

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

COIL OPERATION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Cylinder 2 ignition coils

 

Check the ignition coils are working correctly

 See Test 5510CI CHECK ON OPERATION OF IGNITION COILS

 

Go to Step 7

 

Ignition coils not working.

 

Replace ignition coils

 Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R.R.

 

7

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

FUEL PRESSURE CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Low pressure fuel pump

 

Check that the low pressure fuel pump is working properly

 See Test 1040AB SUBMERGED FUEL PUMP CHECK

 

Go to Step 8

 

Fuel pump faulty

 

Replace the fuel pump

 Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GAUGE CONTROL - R + R

 

8

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

FUEL QUALITY CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Fuel

 

Check the quality of the fuel and check for the presence of water.

 

Go to Step 9

 

Fuel not compliant

 

Replace the fuel with fuel that is compliant

 

9

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CHECK FOR SEEPAGE IN INTAKE MANIFOLD

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Intake manifold

 

Check for any seepage in the intake/exhaust manifold

 

Go to Step 10

 

Seepage inside the intake/exhaust manifold

 

Restore correct operation

 

10

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Engine compression

 

Carry out cylinder compression test

 Op. 0520G15 COMPRESSION TEST - CHECK WITH EXAMINER WITH SPARK PLUGS/INJECTORS REMOVED

 

Go to Step 11

 

Cylinder compression insufficient

 

Go to Step 13

 

11

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Cylinder head

 

Check the cylinder head correct tightening

 

Go to Step 12

 

Cylinder head tightening not correct

 

Restore the correct cylinder head tightening.

 

12

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET SEALING CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Cylinder head gasket

 

Check the correct sealing of the gasket

 

Go to Step 13

 

Gasket damaged

 

Replace the cylinder head gasket

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

 

13

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Engine valves

 

After having removed the cylinder head

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

check:

- the valve seal;

 

Go to Step 14

 

Valve sealing insufficient

 

Overhaul the cylinder head.

 

14

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Engine cylinders

 

After having removed the cylinder head

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

check:

- cylinder/piston ring wear.

 

End of diagnosis

 

Cylinder/ring wear outside tolerances

 

Restore correct operating clearances.