Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
The engine cranks but fails to start or starts and immediately cuts out
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Symptoms
Poor engine performance.
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of fuel pump (FP).
Repair
- Fit modified fuel pump (FP).
- Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- FP
- Fuel pump — the pump that supplies fuel from the tank
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Alpine A110 1.8 S?
This guide contains one workshop bulletin for the Alpine A110 1.8 S. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Alpine A110 1.8 S have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Alpine A110 1.8 S faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.