Service News
Copyright By Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Printed 23/11/2011


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All 1.4 16v TJet Euro 4 models with LPG supply
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1057 1 061 RA LPG INJECTORS – LPG FILTER
Irregular operation with LPG supply and switching-on of engine injection/control system failure warning light - Service Solution.


FAULT COMPLAINED OF

Irregular operation with LPG supply and switching-on of engine injection/control system failure warning light.

TECHNICAL CAUSE

LPG injector fouling due to an incorrect fuel filtering.

OPERATIONS IN NETWORK

Network behaviour standards towards the Customer

  • Once the customer's claimed fault is confirmed, reassure the Customer that the fault will be solved by replacing the LPG injectors and the fuel filter.
  • After the intervention, show the Customer what has been done and make sure he is satisfied.

Service Solution

Once the customer's claimed fault is confirmed, replace the LPG injector unit and the LPG filter according to the Operating Cycle below.

OPERATION CYCLE

Strictly comply with the safety prescriptions in case of operations on LPG system, with reference to the instructions of the paragraphs of the Service Manual and the Service News 10.27.10.

On the above Euro 4 vehicles only, support the LPG injector assembly and the LPG filter (Fig. 1) with new parts from the Spare Parts Dpt. according the following procedures of the Service Manual

  • Op. 1057B60 for LPG fuel filter replacement
  • Op. 1057B66 for LPG injector assembly replacement

Always remember that it is strictly forbidden to use any additive in the LPG. Additives could cause faults and malfunctioning in the vehicle LPG system in the worst cases. The warranty does not cover faults partly or totally caused by such additives, or even worsened by them.

Fig. 1- LPG filter and injector assembly location


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A. LPG filter

B. Injector assembly

AVALABILITY OF PARTS

 

Version

 

Description

 

Part No.

 

Q.ty

 

All models in question

 

LPG injector assembly

 

77365532

 

1

 

All models in question

 

LPG filter

 

71771069

 

1

CLAIM REPORT DATA

 

Version

 

Operation

 

Part

 

Fault

 

Location

 

Time allowance

 

All models in question

 

1057106

 

1

 

RA

 

-

 

1.50