Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis, Second Edition

7.10: Diagnostics emissions

7.10 Diagnostics emissions

7.10.1 Testing procedure

If the reported fault is incorrect exhaust emissions the following procedure should be utilised.

Figure 7.24 is typical of the emissions data available.

Mazda 626 2.0i GX 16 valve

1996-1997

Adjustment Data (Fuel)

DESCRIPTION

SETTING

UNITS

Carburettor/Injection make

Mazda

Carburettor/Injection type

MPi

Fuel pump pressure

5.10 0.70

bar

Injection pressure

1.50

bar

Idle speed

700 50

rev/min

Raised idle speed

Not applicable

rev/min

CO at idle speed

0.50 maximum

%

carbon dioxide at idle speed

14.50/16.00

%

HC at idle speed

100

ppm

Oxygen at idle speed

0.10/0.50

%


Figure 7.24: Typical emissions data

7.10.2 Emissions fault diagnosis table

Symptom

Possible cause

EGR valve sticking

Buildup of carbon
Electrical fault

High CO and high HC

Rich mixture
Blocked air filter
Damaged catalytic converter
Engine management system fault

Low CO and high HC

Misfire
Fouled plug(s)
Weak mixture

Low CO and low or normal HC

Exhaust leak
Fouled injector

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