
AIR CONDITIONING (EARLY MODELS)
Air conditioning is an optional extra fitted to some
models of Tipo and Tempra.
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH
5D. When you turn on the air
conditioning it will initially operate at
the first fan speed even if set at
position 0.
AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH
5E. When pressed, no outside air
enters the passenger compartment.
Use the recirculation feature for fast
cooling or heating. Select
recirculation whenever you drive in
heavy traffic, in a tunnel or under any conditions where
the air is heavily polluted.
Use the following settings for maximum cooling:
• Turn the air temperature adjustment knob to the blue
zone.
• Turn the air conditioner switch ON.
• Turn the air volume control knob to position Mil.
• Turn the air distribution control knob to 5.
AIR CONDITIONER HEATING
Turning the air temperature adjustment knob to the red
zone:
• Turn the air volume control knob to the desired fan
speed.
• Turn the air distribution control knob (illustration 50
to 2 cold, sunny weather or 3 heating.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The air conditioner and heater
may be used at the same time during winter or
whenever the weather is particularly humid, for
optimal demisting .
DEFROSTING THE WINDSCREEN AND WINDOWS
• Turn the air temperature adjustment knob (illustration
56) to the red zone.
• Select fan speed 3 or 4.
• Turn the air distribution control knob to 4.
• Press the air conditioner switch for efficient demisting.
VENTILATION
• Turn the air temperature control knob (illustration SB)
to the blue zone.
• Select the fan speed desired.
• Turn the air distribution control knob (illustration 50
to position 5.
AIR CONDITIONING (LATER MODELS)
5F. The air conditioning controls fitted as an optional
extra to some later models of Tipo or Tempra are
shown in illustration 5F
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
• Use the TEMP button to select the cabin temperature.
• Each time the TEMP button (up or down arrow) is
pressed the temperature will increase or decrease by 1°C.
• If the temperature displayed exceeds 32°C or is lower
than 18°C the words HI or LO will appear on the
display.
• When the ECON button is selected the temperature
will remain static until the outside temperature drops
sharply or until the ECON button is switched off.
AIR VOLUME CONTROL
• Press the AIR left or right arrow buttons to increase or
decrease the air flow into the passenger compartment.
AIR DISTRIBUTION CONTROL
5G. • Press the demisting button 1
to demist the windscreen and side
windows.
• Select button 2 to direct the air
flow to the passenger face vents.
• Press button 3 to direct the air
flow towards the footwell and face
vents.
• Selecting button 4 will direct the
air flow to the floor vents.
AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH
• When the air recirculation button (illustration 5G, 5)
is selected no outside air enters the passenger
compartment.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
• When both LEDs next to the AUTO button light up,
the system is fully automatic.
• When only one LED lights up the system is in manual
operation.
• When the OFF button is pressed the LED next to it will
light up and all of the systems other LEDs will turn off,
indicating that the air control system has been switched
off.
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• 9. DOOR MIRROR ADJUSTMENT
• 7. STEERING WHEEL
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
7. On some versions the
height of the steering
wheel can be adjusted -
ONLY WITH VEHICLE
STATIONARY!
• Pull lever A, positioned
under the steering wheel, towards you.
• When you have adjusted the wheel to a comfortable
height push the lever back to its original position.
MANUAL TYPE 9A. Move the internal
knob B (attached to the
door mirror A) to adjust
the mirror.
Move it from position 1
to position 2 from
outside the car if extra
clearance is needed.
INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS POWER ADJUSTMENT
9B. When the key is at
MAR, use the 4-way
switch A (near the
handbrake) to adjust the
mirror and switch B to
select left/right mirror.
On some models mirrors are demisted/de-iced
whenever you turn on the rear demister.
• 8. FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
LEGROOM
ADJUSTMENT
8A. Lift lever 1
and exert body
pressure in the
direction desired
to set the seats
fore-and-aft
position:
• Release lever 1, ensuring that the seat is locked in the
desired position.
FRONT SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the angle of the front seats backrest cushion:
• MODELS FITTED WITH A LEVER (ILLUSTRATION 8A, 3):
lift to recline the seat.
• MODELS FITTED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE KNOB (8B, 4):
rotate to recline the seat.
DRIVER'S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
On models with driver's seat height adjustment,
depending on which type you have:
EITHER, pull up lever 2
(illustration &4):
• Move forward to
raise the seat.
• Move backward to
lower the seat.
8C: • OR, pull lever 5
out so that it is at its
full extension.
• Move lever 5 up or
down to adjust the
height of the seat.
After the seat has been adjusted to the required height
slide the extended lever back to its original collapsed
position.
• 10. ELECTRIC WINDOWS
operate the front electric windows (if fitted) when the
key is at MAR:
• A
-
Closes left window.
• B
-
Closes right window.
• C
-
Opens left window.
• D
-
Opens right window.
• E
-
Locks and unlocks the rear electric windows.
• F and G
-
Open and close the rear side windows.
Some models are fitted with two buttons in the front
passenger's armrest to open and close the passenger-
side front window.
• 11. AIR BAG
AIR BAG SAFETY DEVICE
As an extra safety device, some models are fitted with
an air bag, which is stored in the steering wheel. The air
bag inflates immediately to protect the drivers chest and
face in the event of a head on collision.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All diagnosis, repair and
replacement of the air bag device is a specialist job
and is potentially dangerous. It must only be
carried out by your FIAT Service Centre.
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Job 8. Petrol engine/transmission
- removal.
IMPORTANT NOTE: See PARTB: TRANSMISSION for
gearbox removal by itself.
H INSIDE INFORMATION! The complete engine/trans-
mission unit is removed and replaced from under the car
- and this applies to all types. Make sure you can raise
the front of the car high enough (and support it safely
and securely!) to allow the power unit to be pulled clear
from underneath, before starting work! 13
• Step 1: Remove the bonnet
-
see PARTI: BODY AND
INTERIOR, Job 1.
• Step 5:
Disconnect the
carburettor or
injector fuel lines,
choke and throttle
cables and hoses and
electrical connections
(arrowed).
Q Step 6: Disconnect the starter motor cables, HT leads,
fuel pump lines, sensors and electrical connectors arrowed.
Job
8-7
• Step 2: Disconnect the battery earth lead.
• Step 3: Drain the cooling system and the engine oil.
Disconnect all hoses shown.
• Step 7: Disconnect the clutch cable (3) or clutch slave
cylinder, if hydraulic, the earth cable (2) and the reversing
lights switch cable
(1)
from the top of the gearbox.
• Step 8: Disconnect the alternator cables.
Q Step 9: Slacken the front wheel bolts, raise the car and
support securely on axle stands. Remove the wheels.
• Step 10: Drain
the gearbox oil.
• Step 4:
Remove the air
filter-to-engine
connections
-
earlier type illus-
trated. (There are
some hose
connections
underneath on
the later type,
mounted on top
of the engine.) Disconnect the electrical connection and all
other hoses from the filter housing.
• Step 11:
Remove the buttons
(gearbox side,
arrowed) fixing the
dust shield to the
wheel arch on each
side.

PART E: ELECTRICAL ARID INSTRUMENTS
PART E: Contents
Job 1. Alternator
-
removal and refitting. Job 10. Rear light cluster
-
replacement.
Job 2. Starter motor
-
removal and refitting. Job 11. Side repeater indicators
-
replacement.
Job 3. Instrument panel
-
removal and refitting. Job 12. Number plate light
-
replacement.
Job 4. Speedometer cable
-
replacement. Job 13. Interior/courtesy light
-
removal and refitting.
Job 5. Windscreen wiper motor
-
replacement. Job 14. Fuel gauge sender unit
-
removal and refitting.
Job 6. Hatchback wiper motor
-
replacement. Job 15. Central locking
-
replacement of components.
Job 7. Windscreen washer pump
-
replacement. Job 16. Electric windows
-
replacement of components.
Job 8. Radio aerial
-
replacement. Job 17. Diesel engines. Glow plugs
-
checking and
Job 9. Headlight cluster
-
replacement. replacement.
Job 1. Alternator - removal
and refitting.
Job 3. Instrument panel -
removal and refitting.
• Step 1: Disconnect the battery earth lead.
Q Step 2: Disconnect all the wires from the back of the
alternator
-
the main output wire is released by undoing its
securing nut. Slacken the bolt securing the inboard end of the
adjustment bar, undo and remove the bolt from the alternator
end of the bar. Slacken the drivebelt and remove it.
Q Step 3: On manual steering cars, unbolt and remove the
adjuster bracket from the cylinder block.
Q Step 4: Release the securing buttons and remove the
engine splash shield on power steering cars.
Q Step 5: Undo the nut from the long through bolt and
note the position of the washers. Support the alternator and
remove the bolt, then withdraw the alternator from the car.
Q Step 6: Refit in reverse order and make sure your
electrical connections are sound. Adjust the drivebelt tension.
See Chapter 5, Servicing Your Car
• Step 1: Disconnect
terminal.
• Step 2: Undo the
screws (arrowed) and
remove the speaker
cover (1).
Job 2. Starter motor - removal
and refitting.
• Step 1: Disconnect the battery earth lead.
• Step 2:
Undo and remove
all the electrical
connections (a)
from the starter
(b) and starter
solenoid (c).
Q Step 4: Refit in reverse order, ensuring that all connec-
tions are sound.
Q Step 5: Raise the instrument panel enough to unplug
the connectors from the rear. Disconnect the speedometer
drive (if non-electronic type) and remove the instrument
panel from the car.
Q Step 6: Refit in the reverse order and be sure that all
connections are properly made.
Job 4. Speedometer cable
replacement.
• Step 1: H INSIDE INFORMATION! The cable comes in
two parts, joined in the middle by a connector (a). Q
• Step 2: Follow Job 3, Steps 1 to 3 Then, lift the
instrument panel
sufficiently so that
you can gain
access to the
cable.
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Job
4-1
the battery at the negative (earth)
• Step 3: Undo the
exposed screws that
secure the
instrument panel
(arrowed).
• Step 4: Slide
off the screw
cover
(2)
from
the other end of
the instrument
panel and
remove the two
screws found beneath it.
• Step 3:
Undo the three mounting bolts and the wiring harness bracket
from the top bolt and withdraw the starter.

Job 3. Radiator grille - removal
and refitting.
Job 5. Tipo tailgate locking
mechanism - removal and
refitting.
Job 4. Tipo/Tempra tailgate -
removal and refitting.
Q Step 5: Undo the securing bolts (see illustration Job
2-1,
part
10)
and remove the lock.
Q Step 6: Refit in reverse order.
Q Step 7: Replace a cable by disconnecting it at each end
and releasing it from any securing clips. Run the new cable
along the same route and re-connect and secure.
• Step 1: Undo the
two fixing screws
(arrowed)...
Q Step 2: ...and pull
out at the top of the grille
to release it from the
securing clips. Withdraw
the grille.
• Step 3: Refit in
reverse order.
• Step 1:
Disconnect the
battery negative
terminal.
• Step 2A: Take
note of this
exploded view of
the Tipo tailgate.
• Step 2B: This is
the Tempra estate
layout.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: While these
instructions are for
the Tipo, the
Tempra estate is
very similar.
• Step 1:
Study this
exploded view of
the locking
mechanism to
help you under-
stand the job.
• Step 2:
Remove the five
bolts (a) securing
the lock
assembly...
• Step 3: ...and
carefully lever off the five
buttons (see illustration
Job
5-2,
arrowed). The
lock assembly (fitted to
the inside of the cover) is
now free.
• Step 6: TIPO ONLY:
Remove the semi-circular
safety spring from the gas
strut balljoints and pull the
socket off the ball.
TEMPRA SW ONLY:
Unbolt the tailgate from the
hinges.
• Step 7: Extract the circlips retaining the hinge pins with
pliers. Support the forward end of the tailgate and knock out
the hinge pins (arrowed), and remove the tailgate.
WARNING! At all costs, avoid loosening the Tipo's hinge
bolts on the body or tailgate
-
or they will have to be
replaced, according to FIAT.
• Step 8: H INSIDE INFORMATION! • When removing
and when refitting, particular attention must be paid
when inserting the stop engagement teeth to avoid
breaking and replacing the stops.
• To refit, insert the upper tooth, then turn the stop
downwards and insert the lower tooth. B
Q Step 9: Continue to re-assemble in reverse order.
Job 5-1
• Step 3:
Disconnect all the
electrical connec-
tions and the washer tubing.
• Step 4: Remove the left cable duct (left-side) and
withdraw the cables from the body shell. Its 'twin', on the
other side, is a plain stop. See Step 8
• Step 4: Unplug the
lock servo control
connector from inside the cover and remove the lock assembly
from the car.
Q Step 5: Disconnect the control rod (see illustration Job
5-1,
part 6) and remove the speed fasteners (Job
5-1,
part
5).
• Step 5: Support the weight of the tailgate with a suitable
length of timber and protective pad.
• Step 6: Remove the two screws (illustration Job
5-1,
parts 4, 9 and
10)
and the closing device (Job
5-1,
part
7).

Job 9. Front bumper -
removal and refitting.
• Step 1C:
The Tempra
saloon has
slightly
different fixing
positions.
• Step
Open the
Q Step 3: Remove the rear wheel arch liners by undoing the
fixing bolts and buttons.
• Step 4: Undo the bumper fixing bolts (see illustrations
Steps 1A, !B and 1Q and withdraw the bumper from the car.
• Step 5: Refit in the reverse order, but make sure that the
side fixing blocks on the body engage properly with the
guides on the bumper. The bumper slides on/slides off.
Job 11. Door trim panels -
removal and refitting.
IMPORTANT NOTE 1: All of the illustration references in
this job relate to illustration Job 11-A1 and illustration
Job 11-B1.
IMPORTANT NOTE 2: Identify the trim panels fitted to
your car. One piece trim panels (Type A) are the early
type; two piece trim panels (Type B) are the later type.
TYPE A: EARLY TRIM PANELS
Job lO. Rear bumper - removal
and refitting.
H INSIDE INFORMATION! The method of removal is the
same for Tipo and Tempra. Some models with higher
trim levels have decorative bumper inserts. B
• Step 1:
Remove the
grille. See Job
3.
• Step 2:
Remove the
four lower
fixing bolts
(a
x 2
and
b
x
2)...
• Step 3:
...and the
buttons (illustration Job
9-2,
part e) that fix the bumper to
the wheel arch liner.
Q Step 4: Undo the two top fixing bolts (illustration Job
9-
2, parts c) and remove the bumper by sliding/pulling it
forwards.
Q Step 5: Refit in the reverse order, but make sure that the
side fixing blocks (illustrations Job
9-1,
part d) on the body
engages properly with the guides (Job
9-1,
part e) on the
bumper.
• Step 1A:
Q INSIDE
INFOR-
MATION! The
method of
removal and
refitting is the
same for all
variants. The Tempra estate has a three section bumper
which once removed, can be split to replace individual
parts as shown in this drawing. B
• Step 1B:
Some models,
such as this
Tipo, with
higher trim
levels have
decorative
bumper inserts
but otherwise,
removal is the
same.
FRONT DOORS
• Step A1: Remove the
interior door handle trim (11) by
removing the outer screw (12).
• Step A2: Undo the inner
fixing screw (see illustration Job
11-A1,
part 8) and withdraw
the handle far enough to....
• Step A3: .... unplug the
window's electrical connector, where fitted.
B INSIDE INFORMATION! If the window or regulator is
being removed, lower the glass before undoing the plug
Where manually operated windows are fitted, remove
the window regulator handle by hooking out the horse
shoe type retaining clip (arrowed) from behind it. B
2:
tailgate or boot lid and remove the upper fixing bolts.
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Job 17. Rear seat - removal and
refitting.
Job 16-D1
Q Step C5: Ensure that the seat operates smoothly and
withdraw the safety clip from its slot and position it on the
sensor frame cover. The unit is now operational.
PART D: 3 DOOR VERSION, REFITTING
IMPORTANT NOTE: Read SAFETY FIRST! Steps B2 and
B3.
• Step D2B: .. and
like this for height
adjustable version.
• Step D3: Now
follow Steps C4 and C5
to complete the job.
• Step D1:
• Position the support block (1) between the power unit (2)
and the seat bracket.
• Align the power unit (2) and secure it with screw (12),
washer and nut (4 and 5). Tighten to 6 to 8 Nm.
• Slide the lock (10) and buckle (9) between the seat base and
the adjusting bar.
• Locate the front of the lock unit (10) into the bracket (11)
and secure the other end with screw (9), positioning spacer (7)
and washer
(8)
between the lock and seat frame. Tighten to
35 -43
Nm.
• Screw the cover
(6)
into place when the cable is correctly
positioned.
• Step D2A: The
cable run should
look like this for the
basic seat...
• Step 1: Undo the fixing bolts (a) and slide out the seat
cushion.
Q Step 2: Lower the back rest and prise out the buttons
fixing the rear compartment shelf to the backrest.
• Step 3: Disengage the catch (see illustration Step 1, part
b), undo the hinge bolts and withdraw the backrest.
Q Step 4: Refit in reverse order.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Split rear seats also have central
hinge brackets to be unscrewed.
Job 18. Headrest removal.
• Step 1: Raise the headrest as far as it will go.
• Step 2: Turn each of the support bars through 90
degrees. This releases the bar from their spring clips inside the
seat backrest.
Q Step 3: Lift out the headrest.
Q Step 4: After refitting, turn each support bar through 90
degrees and check that the spring clips have located in the
grooves at the lower end of each support bar.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all of the components listed here are fitted to all models.
CHAPTER 7
WIRING DIAGRAMS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all of the components listed here
are fitted to all models.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
3. We have sometimes shown the wiring diagram for a
'highest' spec, model, in the knowledge that 'lower'
spec, models are usually similar with the deletion of
certain components.
1. There are several hundred FIAT wiring diagrams for
the whole TIPO range. This is a representative selection,
covering the majority of applications. However, in the
event that your car's details are not covered here,
consult your nearest FIAT dealer.
2 All of the following are Tipo wiring diagrams. Tempra
saloons and estates are essentially similar.
4. 'EEC Stage 2 Engines' In late 1994, Tipo 1.4 and 2 -
Litre and Tempra 1.6 MPI vehicles were modified to suit
new emission regulations. These changes were NOT only
engine-related. Vehicles covered by this manual are Tipo
1.4 (with engine code no. 836A4.000) and Tempra 1.6
(with engine code 159B9.000). See Page 27 for location
of codes.
KEY:
1 Left front light cluster 2 Reversing light switch 3a Left horn 4 Electric cooling fan 5 Dual contact coolant thermal switch 6 Right longitudinal cable connection 7 Right front earth 8 Right front light cluster 9 Right horn 10 Screen/rear window washer pump 11 Left brake pad wear sensor 11A Right brake pad wear sensor 12 Ignition coil 12A Ignition coil with power module 12B Ignition coil with H.T. points 13 Digiplex electronic ignition control unit 13A Digiplex electronic ignition lead connection 13C Diagnostic socket for Digiplex electronic ignition 14 Left front earth 15 Battery earth 16 Engine coolant temperature sender unit 17 Battery 18 Ignition distributor 19 Sparkplug 20 Spark plug 21 Sparkplug 22 Spark plug 23 TDC sensor 24 Alternator 25 Oil pressure switch 26 Connector block 27 Brake fluid level sensor 28 Left side turn signal 30 Idle cut-out device 31 Starter motor 32 Throttle valve sensor 33 Pulse generator for speedometer signal 34 Windscreen wiper 35 Right side turn signal 36 P.T.C. resistor for heating fuel duct 37 Thermal switch for PTC 38 Vacuum sensor for vacuum gauge 39 Fuse and relay control unit E2 Turn signal and hazard warning light flasher E4 Fog light relay E5 Horn relay E6 Heated back window relay E7 Switch discharge connector E9 Windscreen wiper intermittent function E10 Rear fog light relay E11 Dipped beam relay E12 Main beam relay E13 Side light control relay E14 Central locking electronic control unit E1-E3-E8-E15-available (unused)
40 PTC resistor activation relay 41 20A fuse for inlet duct heater circuit 42 25A fuse for electric window ECU 43 Junction between facia cable and heater cable 44 Earth on left hand side of facia 45 Junction between facia cable and left front door
G Horn button H Windscreen wiper stalk I Back window wash/wipe selector L Heated rear windscreen switch M Rear screen wash/wipe switch N Windscreen wiper speed switch cables 56 Junction: facia cable and r.h. rear door cables Electric window control unit 57 Glove compartment light bulb Provision for left front speaker 58 Facia cable coupling with right front door cables Provision for left rear speaker 59 Facia cable coupling with right front door cables Supplementary earth point 60 Provision for right front speaker Instrument panel 60A Provision for right rear speaker A Direction indicators warning light 61 L.h. button for courtesy light and electric window B Side lights warning light 62 Junction between rear cable and left rear door C Main beam headlights warning light cables D Heated rear windscreen warning light 63 Junction between rear cable and left front door E Rear fog lights warning light cables E1 Fog lights warning light 64 Left front door lock motor and left front door F Hazard warning lights warning light open warning light G Battery recharging warning light 65 Left front electric window motor H Insufficient engine oil pressure warning light 66 Electric front window control buttons I Trip counter 67 Cigar lighter J Left brake lining wear warning light 68 Braking light switch J1 Seat belt undone warning light 69 Passenger compartment courtesy light K Handbrake on and low brake fluid level 69A Passenger compartment courtesy light with door warning light lock remote control receiver L Choke warning light 70 Hand brake warning light switch M ABS failure warning light 71 Passenger compartment ventilation fan switch N Instrument panel light bulbs 71A Passenger compartment ventilation control 0 Fuel level gauge 72 Passenger compartment ventilation fan speed P Coolant temperature gauge regulation resistor P1 Engine oil pressure gauge 73 Passenger compartment ventilation fan P2 Engine oil temperature gauge 74 Heater controls light bulbs Q Clock 75 Right front door lock motor and right front door R Heater plugs warning light open warning light S Speedometer 76 Right front electric window motor S1 Speed warning light 77 Right front electric window control button T Rev counter 78 R.h. button for courtesy lights and window U Trailer turn signal warning light 79 Luggage compartment lighting X Water in fuel filter warning light 80 Left rear earth Y Excessive turbocharging air pressure warning 80A Right rear earth light 81 Rear cable connection Y1 Lambda probe failure warning light 82 Left tail-light cluster Z Excessive automatic transmission fluid 83 Left rear door lock motor temperature warning light 84 Fuel level gauge Z1 Injection system failure warning light 85 Tailgate lock/release motor Ignition switch 86 Left number plate light Available for radio 87 Right number plate light Available for radio 88 Rear window wiper motor Hazard warning lights switch 89 Heated rear windscreen Stalk unit 90 Right tail-light cluster A Rear fog lights switch 91 Right rear door lock motor B Exterior lighting selector 92 Glow plug preheating system ECU c Control lighting bulb 93 Glow plugs D Light flasher button 94 Engine cooling fan first speed additional resistor E Turn signal stalk 95 30A fuse for engine cooling fan F Dipped/main beam headlight selector 96 Switch for automatic advance
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