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Fiat Seicento Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)12 · Diagnosis
12 · Diagnostics

E02 Clutch slips

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Clutch › E02 Clutch slips
DiagnosisE02 Clutch slips · page 1 of 2

E02 Clutch slips

When accelerating, a considerable increase of engine rpm is noted without a corresponding increase of car speed.

The symptom can be easily checked pressing the clutch pedal and engaging 4th gear, when accelerating and gradually releasing the clutch pedal, the car does not move and the engine does not stop.

Step Validity Operation to be performed Test results
OK ⚠ 🔧
1 CHECK CLUTCH PEDAL
Check clutch pedal stroke
All OK
Go to Step 2
Problems found
Incorrect pedal stroke
Intervention
Restore clutch pedal operation
PROCEDURE 3330B
2 CHECK CLUTCH PLATE
Check:
- clutch plate wear
- oil or grease on the clutch plate
- distortion of clutch plate
- damage to pressure plate diaphragm spring
All OK
Go to Step 3
Problems found
Faulty clutch plate or pressure plate
Intervention
Replace clutch plate
PROCEDURE OP. 1810A20 If oil or grease is found, also replace gearbox inlet oil seal
PROCEDURE OP. 2110C20
3 CHECK GROOVED HUB
Check for excess of grease on clutch plate hub and gearbox primary shaft bushes
All OK
Go to Step 4
Problems found
Faulty gearbox primary shaft hub
Intervention
Restore correct bush lubrication
If required, replace clutch plate
PROCEDURE OP. 1810A20 or gearbox primary shaft
PROCEDURE OP. 2110B32

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