The revs increase as the vehicle sets off
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Stilo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2001–2007
- Section
- Gear shift › The revs increase as the vehicle sets off
Fault diagnosisThe revs increase as the vehicle sets off
THE REVS INCREASE AS THE VEHICLE SETS OFF
It seems that the clutch is slipping on departure
Preliminary check: Check with the Examiner Plus or Smart the SW code in the Selespeed control unit; if the version is previous to AC12ED00 (i.e. AC10EB00, AC06DW00), replace the control unit. If the control unit is up to date, continue with the next diagnostic chart
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | CARRY OUT CLUTCH PARAMETER CALIBRATION USING THE EXAMINER | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In active diagnosis carry out the calibration of the clutch parameters through the 'clutch self-calibration enablement' with a positive result | Continue to Step 1 | The calibration is not successful | Continue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |
| 1 | CHECK THAT THE FAULT IS NO LONGER PRESENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Continue to Step 2 | |
| 2 | CHECK THE CLUTCH SENSOR WIRING LAYOUT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the state of the connections, continuity of the wiring (it is important to pay particular attention to the layout of the clutch position sensor wiring in the engine compartment: the wire must not be too taut, and it must have sufficient slack) | Continue to Step 3 | There is a fault | Repair/replace the part that is not working Continue to Step 3 | |
| 3 | CHECK THAT THE FAULT IS NO LONGER PRESENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Continue to Step 4 | |
| 4 | THE FAULT PERSISTS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Contact Technical Service for further information on the problem | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2001 Fiat Stilo
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Fiat Stilo
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