Gear engagement or release difficult
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Doblò Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2010
- Section
- Gear shift › Gear engagement or release difficult
Fault diagnosisGear engagement or release difficult
GEAR ENGAGEMENT OR RELEASE DIFFICULT
Gear engagement is sometimes difficult; there is also noise in the gearbox area (the gearbox grates)
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the clutch releases properly: with the engine running, press the clutch pedal and engage a gear | Continue to Step 1 | The gearbox always grates in any gear: the clutch does not disengage | See table E01 CLUTCH NOT RELEASING CORRECTLY | |
| 1 | CHECK ON SYNCHRONIZER RINGS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Overhaul the gearbox Op. 2110B20. In particular, check the synchronizer rings: they should not show signs of wear on the internal surfaces. | Continue to Step 2 | Seals worn | Replace the synchronizers Op. 2110B20 | |
| 2 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||
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