22 · Diagnostics

Clutch slipping

Make: Fiat
Model: Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year: 1998–2010
Section: Clutch › Clutch slipping

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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

This symptom can be easily checked by pressing the clutch pedal and engaging 4th speed; when accelerating and gradually releasing the clutch pedal, the vehicle does not move and the engine does not cut out

1	CLUTCH PEDAL CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Check clutch pedal action is smooth Check the pedal travel is correctly adjusted at both ends.	Continue to Step 2	Pedal travel not correct	Restore the operation of the clutch pedal Op. 1820A14
2	CLUTCH PLATE CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check: clutch plate wear clutch plate fouling (oil or grease) that the clutch plate is not distorted that there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring	Continue to Step 3	Clutch plate or pressure plate faulty	Replace the clutch plate Op. 1810A20
		Continue to Step 3	Presence of oil or grease	Also replace the gearbox input oil seal Op. 2110C20
3	CHECK SPLINED HUB	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check for excess grease on the clutch plate hub bushes and the gearbox main shaft	Continue to Step 4	Gearbox main shaft hub faulty	Replace the gearbox main shaft (see Assembly 2110B)
		Continue to Step 4	Clutch plate hub bushes faulty	Restore the correct lubrication for the bushes If necessary, replace the clutch plate Op. 1810A20
4	FLYWHEEL CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the condition of the surface and that there are no signs of overheating, irregular wear, incisions or the removal of material)	Continue to Step 5	Flywheel damaged	Replace the flywheel Op. 1024B22
5	CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	Fault persists	Search for the fault starting from another symptom'

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