Clutch slipping
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2004
- Section
- Clutch › Clutch slipping
Fault diagnosisClutch slipping
CLUTCH SLIPPING
During acceleration, a consistent increase in the engine speed is noticed without a corresponding increase in the speed of the vehicle
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With the engine running, press the clutch pedal and engage 4th speed Accelerate and gradually release the clutch pedal | Continue to Step 1 | The vehicle does not move and the engine speed increases | Continue to Step 1 | |
| 1 | CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - FLYWHEEL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check, in order:
| Continue to Step 2 | Plate worn | Replace the assembly Op. 1810A20 | |
| Plate fouled with oil or grease | Replace the clutch plate, clean the assembly, eliminate oil leaks Op. 1810A24 | |||
| Plate distorted | Replace the assembly Op. 1810A24 | |||
| Spring broken | Replace the assembly Op. 1810A24 | |||
| Flywheel scored | Replace the flywheel Op. 1824B22 | |||
| 2 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||
During acceleration, a consistent increase in the engine speed is noticed without a corresponding increase in the speed of the vehicle
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner plus) to the diagnostic socket and check that there are no errors in the Selespeed control unit | Continue to Step 1 | Faults in the control unit | Continue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |
| 1 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, carry out the following active diagnosis:
| Continue to Step 3 | Fault persists | Continue to Step 2 | |
| 2 | CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - FLYWHEEL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check, in order:
| Continue to Step 3 | Plate worn | Replace the assembly Op. 1810A20 | |
| Plate fouled with oil or grease | Replace the clutch plate, clean the assembly, eliminate oil leaks Op. 1810A24 | |||
| Disc distorted | Replace the assembly Op. 1810A24 | |||
| Spring broken | Replace the assembly Op. 1810A24 | |||
| Flywheel scored | Replace the flywheel Op. 1824B22 | |||
| 3 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||
Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147
- PARTClutch kitSearch: Alfa Romeo 147 2000 clutch kit
- TOOLClutch alignment toolSearch: clutch alignment tool
- FLUIDGear oilSearch: Alfa Romeo 147 manual gearbox oil
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