12 · Diagnostics

E04 Clutch pedal stiff

DiagnosisE04 Clutch pedal stiff · page 1 of 2

Excessive resistance is noted when pressing the clutch pedal.

NOTE: As this symptom is “subjective”, make sure that there is actual stiffening compared to a previous situation considered “normal”

Step	Validity	Operation to be performed	Test results
Step	Validity	Operation to be performed	OK	⚠	🔧
1		CHECK CLUTCH PEDAL	All OK	Problems found	Intervention
	Restore clutch pedal operation and clutch disengage control tierods/wires	Go to Step 2	Incorrect pedal stroke or faulty clutch disengage control	Restore clutch pedal operation and/or clutch disengage control PROCEDURE 1820A
	2		CHECK GROOVED HUB	All OK	Problems found	Intervention
Check for excess of grease on clutch plate hub and gearbox primary shaft bushes		Go to Step 3	Faulty gearbox primary shaft hub	Restore correct bush lubrication If required, replace clutch plate PROCEDURE OP. 1810A20 or gearbox primary shaft PROCEDURE OP. 2110B32
3			CHECK CLUTCH PLATE	All OK	Problems found	Intervention
	Check: - clutch plate hub - distortion of clutch plate - damage to pressure plate diaphragm spring	Go to Step 4	Faulty clutch plate or pressure plate	Replace clutch plate PROCEDURE OP. 1810A20
	4		CHECK CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems found	Intervention
Check the fault is no longer present		End of test	–

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento

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