E01 Clutch does not release correctly
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2002
- Section
- Clutch › E01 Clutch does not release correctly
E01 Clutch does not release correctly
There is sticking or noise during low gear changes or when engaging reverse gear
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS With the engine idling, check whether the problem occurs in all gears with the ignition ON and check that the I.E. and CODE warning light initial tests take place. Check the clutch pedal travel | OK | |
| It occurs in all gears | |||
| It occurs in all gears | End of diagnosis | ||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS With the engine running and the brake pedal pressed, select gears using the manual lever | OK | |
| It occurs in all gears | |||
| Only when engaging certain gears | End of diagnosis | ||
| 1 | VISUAL CHECK FOR LEAKS Carry out a visual inspection of the clutch operating cylinder and pipes Check that there are no leaks or damage Check for leaks from the bell housing (clutch actuator area) | OK | |
| Leaks, damage, seepage from pipes and connectors |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Leaks, damage or seepage from the pipes and connectors |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 1 | VISUAL CHECK FOR LEAKS Visually inspect the electro-hydraulic gear selection/engagement - clutch assembly and the bell housing (clutch actuator area) | OK | |
| Leaks from pipes and hoses |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | CLUTCH PUMP CHECK Press the clutch pedal and check that the travel is correct and there are no returns to the reservoir | OK | |
| Force on the pedal slight and rumbling in the reservoir |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CHECK FOR AIR IN THE SYSTEM Operate the pedal and check whether it is excessively soft | OK | |
| Pedal very soft |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | CHECK ON CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Visual check on the condition of the clutch assembly, which should not show breaks (pressure plate) and/or obvious deterioration (plate) | OK | |
| Obvious deterioration of the clutch plate; pressure plate broken |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | CHECK ON CLUTCH SPLINED HUB Verify:
| OK | |
| Clutch plate hub worn |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Shaft damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | CHECK ON CLUTCH SPLINED HUB In addition to the check described above, check that the thrust bearing control lever rotates freely | OK | |
| Thrust bearing control lever seized |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 6 | FLYWHEEL CHECK Check in particular:
| OK | |
| Flywheel damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 7 | CORRECT OPERATION CHECK Check that the fault is no longer present | OK | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
| Fault persists | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
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