Transmission identification plates

Make

Fiat

Model

Punto (176) Factory Service Manual

Year

1993–1999

Section

Automatic transmission (Selecta) › Transmission identification plates

21 Gearbox and differentialTransmission identification plates

Fault	Causes and corrective action
Limited vehicle acceleration when the accelerator pedal is fully de- pressed	Check the transmission oil level Check and adjust the accelerator and Kick-Down cables Check the transmission oil pressure Use the Fiat-Lancia Tester to check the clutch and asso- ciated sensor operation If the fault persists then replace the transmission
Transmission does not change ratio	Check and adjust the Kick-Down and selector cables Check the transmission oil level Check the speed sensor with the Fiat-Lancia Tester If the fault persists then substitute the gearbox
The engine RPM increases during steady-speed driving	Check the transmission oil level Check the transmission oil pressure Check and adjust the transmission selector cable Check the multifunction switch Check the electrical system with the Fiat-Lancia Tester Check the operation of the transmission speed sensor If the fault persists then replace the gearbox and the clutch
Creep at idle	Check the two accelerator pedal microswitches and the electrical system Check the sensors and the electronic control unit using the Fiat-Lancia Tester Check the power supply brushes for the electromagnetic clutch Replace the electronic control unit If the fault persists then replace the transmission

TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION PLATES

Self-adhesive identification plates are lo-
cated on the transmission, as shown. They
show important information that is necessary
when ordering spare parts or replacing the
unit.

1. Transmission identification plate
2. Transmission serial number
3. Identification plate showing vehicle model

176-1.2L = Punto 1242

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