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Loss of power

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Loss of power

Loss of power



Fault symptoms

Loss of power

Conditions

The following conditions apply for this fault symptom:


No diagnostic trouble codes in the car with the symptom description in question.

Pedal cable adjusted correctly.

Brakes not applied.

Tyre pressures OK.

Engine compression OK.


Diagnostic help

First check that the three pressure sensors do not deviate by more than 10 kPa from each other when the engine is switched off. This check is performed because the mass air flow will later be compared with the intake pressure, which must therefore be correct. If the mass air flow does show a deviation, first check for air leaks before suspecting a fault in the mass air flow sensor.

Then check the charge air control valve, knock control function and fuel supply. Knock control is a normal engine function.

It is difficult to determine how much knocking can be allowed as it depends on the circumstances.

The following factors increase knocking tendency:


Low-octane fuel.

High coolant and outdoor temperatures.

High altitude.

Heavy engine load.


Diagnostic tool functions related to this fault are:


Atmosphere absolute pressure, in kPa.

Charge air absolute pressure, in kPa

Manifold absolute pressure, in kPa.

Airmass deviation from requested, in %.

Airmass deviation from calculated, in %.

Engine torque used at actual rpm, in %.

Charge air adaptation, unit %.

All readings in the ”MASS AIR FLOW REQUEST” group.

Activation of charge air control valve.


See also description of test readings and activation under ”Fault diagnosis, general” for more information.

Check the wiring

Note

Jiggle the leads and in-line connectors at various points and in different directions to detect any intermittent breaks or short circuits in the wiring. Observe the multimeter, test lamp or diagnostic tool while doing this.