STARTING - CHARGING
Starter motor
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OPTIMA 5800 Diagnostic station
CHECKING THE STARTER MOTOR USING THE DIAGNOSTIC STATION
Checking of the starter motor is carried out using the OPTIMA 5800, by measuring the battery voltage and
the current absorbed in the engine starting phase. The following operation faults may be highlighted :
- a fault in the battery ( the voltage falls during the starting phase),
- locking of the starter motor (the current absorbed is too high),
- a fault in the engine starter gear (the current absorbed is too low).
In order to carry out the measurement, it is necessary to stop the vehicle from starting :
- for D7F and E7J engines : disconnect the engine speed sensor (located on the clutch housing ,
- for
F8Q engines : disconnect the pump electrical solenoid and isolate the terminal.
NOTE :
- an open circuit on the engine speed sensor or the ignition creates a fault memorised by the injection
computer, this fault must then be erased from the memory using the
XR25 (see "Injection" section),
- if the engine is fitted with an immobiliser, it is sufficient to lock the doors using the remote control.
FAULT FINDING
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
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INJECTION
Injection fault warning light
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PRINCIPLE FOR ILLUMINATION OF INJECTION FAULT WARNING LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
• Vehicles not equipped with the immobiliser function:
When the ignition is switched on, the warning light illuminates constantly for 3 seconds , then extin-
guishes.
• Vehicles with immobiliser function deactivated:
When the ignition is switched on, the injection warning light illuminates constantly for 3 seconds and
then extinguishes.
When the doors are unlocked, the red immobiliser light, which was previously flashing, extin-
guishes.When ignition is switched on, it illuminates for 3 seconds , then extinguishes.
• Vehicles with immobiliser function activated:
When the ignition is switched on, the computer does not recognise the code, and stops the engine from
starting. The injection warning light remains illuminated for 3 seconds and then extinguishes.
Before the ignition is switched on, the red immobiliser light flashes. On switching the ignition on, it
flashes more rapidly.
If a fault is detected in the immobiliser system whilst the engine is running, the injection warning light
flashes in the engine speed range between idle speed and 1 500 rpm approximately .
• Fault in a component of the injection system
The warning light is illuminated if a fault has been detected in:
- the pressure sensor,
- the vehicle speed,
- the throttle potentiometer,
- the idle speed regulation stepping motor.
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