Stall speed test
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1995–2001
- Section
- Description and operation (Automatic) › Stall 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.
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 speed | Possible 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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