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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

C03 Poor gear enagagement sensitivity

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Gear shifting › C03 Poor gear enagagement sensitivity
Fault diagnosisC03 Poor gear enagagement sensitivity

C03 Poor gear enagagement sensitivity

The engagement of the gears is not precise There is excessive clearance when selecting the gears and the return of the gear lever to the neutral position is incorrect

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CHECK ON GEARBOX CONTROL CABLES

Check that the balljoints and bushes of the gearbox control cables are not worn

OK

Move onto step 2

Ball joints worn
  • Replace control cables

End of diagnosis

2CHECKING GEAR SELECTOR

Check the condition of the condition, and in particular the springs and ball

OK

Move onto step 3

Springs or ball worn
  • Replace the components involved

End of diagnosis

3CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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