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Fiat Bravo/Brava (182) Factory Service Manual (1995-2001)04 · 21 Gearbox and differential
04 · Transmission

Stall speed test

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Description and operation (Automatic) › Stall speed test
21 Gearbox and differentialStall speed test

Stall speed test

This test serves to check the performance of the transmission and engine, and is conducted by measuring the maximum rpm that can be reached by the engine with the selector lever at position D and R.

The duration of the stall speed test must not exceed 5 seconds.

Diagram illustrating the procedure for conducting a stall speed test, showing chocking the wheels, applying the handbrake, pressing the brake pedal, moving the selector lever to position D, and pressing the accelerator pedal while reading the tachometer.

To conduct the stall speed test, proceed as follows:

  • chock the vehicle by placing wedges under the wheels;
  • apply the handbrake fully;
  • start the engine and bring it up to temperature;
  • press the brake pedal down hard with the left foot;
  • move the selector lever to position D;
  • press the accelerator pedal down fully with the right foot and quickly read the maximum speed reached by the engine.

Stall speed: 2300 ± 150 rpm

Repeat the sequence of operations, but moving the selector lever to position R.

Stall speed: 2300 ± 150 rpm

Stall speedPossible causes
Lower than specified value in both D and R* Insufficient engine power
* Incorrect operation of free wheel on stator of torque converter
Higher than specified value in D* Insufficient line pressure
* Clutch C1 and C3 slipping
* Incorrect operation of free wheel F1
Higher than specified value in R* Insufficient line pressure
* Clutch C2 slipping
* Clutch C3 slipping
* Brake B2 slipping
Higher than specified value in both D and R* Insufficient line pressure
* Clutch C3 slipping

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