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

E10 The clutch only engages at high engine rating (page 2 of 2)

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Clutch
DiagnosisE10 The clutch only engages at high engine rating · page 2 of 2

(Continued The clutch engages only at high engine rating)

Step Validity Operation to be performed Test results
All OK Problems found Intervention
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CHECK THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER WIRING K94 Perform the next check If < 1 kΩ is read, there is a short circuit to earth. Restore correct connection (wiring diagram: E7040 "ELECTRONIC CLUTCH")
Connect a digital multimeter (set to read Ohm) between connector K94 pin 3 and earth.
>1 kΩ should be read.
Go to Step 2 If < 1 kΩ is read, there is a short circuit to earth. Restore correct connection (wiring diagram: E7040 "ELECTRONIC CLUTCH")
2 CHECK THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER K94 Perform the next check If a value other than ~ 5 kΩ is read, the potentiometer resistance is damaged or broken. Replace potentiometer K94 PROCEDURE OP. 1820E64
Disconnect connector K94 and turn the key to STOP.
Connect a digital multimeter (set to read Ohm) between connector K94 pins 2 and 3.
~ 5 kΩ should be read
End of test Move the potentiometer lever (complete range). If a value other than 2 ÷ 5 kΩ is read, the potentiometer cursor is damaged. Replace potentiometer K94 PROCEDURE OP. 1820E64

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