1988 FIAT TEMPRA parking brake

Running The Vehicle
NEVER start the engine unless the gearbox is in neutral (or
'Park' in the case of automatic transmission) and the hand
brake is fully applied.
NEVER run catalytic converter equipped vehicles without the
exhaust system heat shields in place.
TAKE CARE when parking vehicles fitted with catalytic
converters. The 'cat' reaches extremely high temperatures and
any combustible materials under the car, such as long dry
grass, could be ignited.
Personal Safety
NEVER siphon fuel, antifreeze, brake fluid or other such toxic
liquids by mouth, or allow contact with your skin. Use a
suitable hand pump and wear gloves.
BEFORE undertaking dirty jobs, use a barrier cream on your
hands as a protection against infection. Preferably, wear
suitable gloves, available from DIY outlets.
WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES for sure when there is a risk of
used engine oil coming into contact with your skin. It can
cause cancer.
WIPE UP any spilt oil, grease or water off the floor
immediately.
MAKE SURE that spanners and all other tools are the right size
for the job and are not likely to slip. Never try to 'double-up'
spanners to gain more leverage.
SEEK HELP if you need to lift something heavy which may be
beyond your capability. Don't forget that when lifting a heavy
weight, you should keep your back straight and bend your
knees to avoid injuring your back.
NEVER take risky short-cuts or rush to finish a job. Plan ahead
and allow plenty of time.
BE METICULOUS and keep the work area tidy
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you'll avoid
frustration, work better and lose less.
KEEP children and animals right-away from the work area and
from unattended vehicles.
ALWAYS tell someone what you're doing and have them
regularly check that all is well, especially when working alone
on, or under, the vehicle.
Fire!
Petrol (gasoline) is a dangerous and highly flammable liquid
requiring special precautions. When working on the fuel
system, disconnect the vehicle battery earth (ground) terminal
whenever possible and always work outside, or in a very well
ventilated area. Any form of spark, such as that caused by an
electrical fault, by two metal surfaces striking against each
other, by a central heating boiler in the garage 'firing up', or
even by static electricity built up in your clothing can, in a
confined space, ignite petrol vapour causing an explosion.
Take great care not to spill petrol on to the engine or exhaust
system, never allow any naked flame anywhere near the work
area and, above all, don't smoke.
Invest in a workshop-sized fire extinguisher. Choose the
carbon dioxide type or preferably, dry powder but NEVER a
water type extinguisher for workshop use.
DON'T disconnect any fuel pipes on a fuel injected engine
without following the advice in this manual. The fuel in the
line is under very high pressure
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sufficient to cause serious
injury. Remember that many injection systems have residual
pressure in the pipes for days after switching off. If necessary
seek specialist advice.
Fumes
Petrol (gasoline) vapour and that given off by many solvents,
thinners, and adhesives are highly toxic and under certain
conditions can lead to unconsciousness or even death, if
inhaled. The risks are increased if such fluids are used in a
confined space so always ensure adequate ventilation. Always
read the maker's instructions and follow them with care.
Never drain petrol (gasoline) or use solvents, thinners
adhesives or other toxic substances in an inspection pit. It is
also dangerous to park a vehicle for any length of time over
an inspection pit. The fumes from even a slight fuel leak can
cause an explosion when the engine is started.
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Mains Electricity
Avoid the use of mains electricity when working on the vehicle,
whenever possible. Use rechargeable tools and a DC inspection
lamp, powered from a remote 12V battery
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both are much
safer. However, if you do use mains-powered equipment,
ensure that the appliance is wired correctly to its plug, that
where necessary it is properly earthed (grounded), and that the
fuse is of the correct rating for the appliance. Do not use any
mains powered equipment in damp conditions or in the vicinity
of fuel, fuel vapour or the vehicle battery.
Always use an RCD (Residual Current Device) circuit breaker
with mains electricity. Then, if there is a short, the RCD circuit
breaker minimises the risk of electrocution by instantly cutting
the power supply.
Ignition System
Never work on the ignition system with the ignition switched
on, or with the engine being turned over on the starter, or
running and you are recommended never to do so.
Touching certain parts of the ignition system, such as the HT
leads, distributor cap, ignition coil etc., can result in a severe
electric shock or physical injury as a hand is pulled sharply away.
Voltages produced by electronic ignition systems are much
higher than those produced by conventional systems and could
prove fatal, particularly to people with cardiac pacemaker
implants. Consult your handbook or main dealer if in any
doubt.
Cooling Fan
On many vehicles, the electric cooling fan can switch itself on
even with the ignition turned off. This is especially likely after
driving the car and parking it before turning off, after which
heat rises to the top of the engine and turns the fan on,
suddenly and without warning. If you intend working in the
engine bay, it's best to do so when the engine is cold, to
disconnect the battery, or keep away from the fan, if neither of
these are possible.
Battery
Never cause a spark, smoke, or allow a naked light near the
vehicle's battery, even in a well ventilated area. Highly explosive
hydrogen gas is given off as part of the charging process.
Battery terminals on the car should be shielded, since a spark
can be caused by any metal object which touches the battery's
terminals or connecting straps.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before disconnecting the battery earth
(ground) terminal read the relevant FACT FILE in Chapter 5
regarding saving computer and radio settings.)
When using a battery charger, switch off the power supply
before the battery charger leads are connected or disconnected.
If the battery is not of the 'sealed-for-life' type, loosen the filler
plugs or remove the cover before charging. For best results the
battery should be given a low rate trickle charge overnight. Do
not charge at an excessive rate or the battery may burst.
Always wear gloves and goggles when carrying or when
topping up the battery. Acid electrolyte is extremely corrosive
and must not be allowed to contact the eyes, skin or clothes.
Brakes and Asbestos
Obviously, a car's brakes are among its most important safety
related items. ONLY work on your vehicle's braking system if
you are trained and competent to do so. If you have not been
trained in this work, but wish to carry out the jobs described in
this book, we strongly recommend that you have a garage or
qualified mechanic check your work before using the car.
Whenever you work on the braking system components, or
remove front or rear brake pads or shoes: i) wear an efficient
particle mask; ii) wipe off all brake dust from the brakes after
spraying on a proprietary brand of brake cleaner (never blow
dust off with compressed air); iii) dispose of brake dust and
discarded shoes or pads in a sealed plastic bag; iv) wash your
hands thoroughly after you have finished working on the
brakes and certainly before you eat or smoke; v) replace shoes
and pads only with asbestos-free shoes or pads. Note that
asbestos brake dust can cause cancer if inhaled; vi) always
replace brake pads and/or shoes in complete 'axle' sets of four
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never replace the pads/shoes on one wheel only.
Brake Fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture rapidly from the air and can
become dangerous resulting in brake failure. You should
change the fluid in accordance with your vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations or as advised in this book. Never store (or
use) an opened container of brake fluid. Dispose of the
remainder at your Local Authority Waste Disposal Site, in the
designated disposal unit, not with general waste or with waste
oil.
Engine Oils
Always wear disposable plastic or rubber gloves when draining
the oil from your engine, i) Note that the drain plug and the oil
are often hotter than you expect. Wear gloves if the plug is too
hot to touch and keep your hand to one side so that you are
not scalded by the spurt of oil as the plug comes away; ii) There
are very real health hazards associated with used engine oil. In
the words of one manufacturer's handbook "Prolonged and
repeated contact may cause serious skin disorders, including
dermatitis and cancer." Use a barrier cream on your hands and
try not to get oil on them. Always wear gloves and wash your
hands with hand cleaner soon after carrying out the work. Keep
oil out of the reach of children; iii) NEVER, EVER dispose of old
engine oil into the ground or down a drain. In the UK, and in
most EC countries, every local authority must provide a safe
means of oil disposal. In the UK, try your local Environmental
Health Department for advice on waste disposal facilities.
Plastic Materials
Many of the materials used (polymers, resins, adhesives and
materials acting as catalysts and accelerators) contain dangers in
the form of poisonous fumes, skin irritants, and the risk of fire

and explosions. Do not allow resin or 2-pack adhesive hardener,
or that supplied with filler or 2-pack stopper, to come into
contact with skin or eyes. Read carefully the safety notes
supplied on the can, tube or packaging and always wear
impervious gloves and goggles when working with them.
Fluoroelastomers
Fluoroelastomers are commonly used for oil seals, wiring and
cabling, bearing surfaces, gaskets, diaphragms, hoses and '0'
rings. If they are subjected to temperatures greater than 315
degrees C, they will decompose and can be potentially
hazardous. Some decomposition may occur at temperatures
above 200 degrees C, and it is obvious that when a car has
been in a fire or has been dismantled with the assistance of a
cutting torch or blow torch, the fluoroelastomers can
decompose in the manner indicated above.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, "Skin contact
with this liquid or decomposition residues can cause painful and
penetrating burns. Permanent irreversible skin and tissue
damage can occur". Damage can also be caused to eyes or by
the inhalation of fumes created as fluoroelastomers are burned
or heated.
After a vehicle has been exposed to fire or high temperatures:
1. Do not touch blackened or charred seals or equipment.
2. Preferably, don't handle parts containing decomposed
fluoroelastomers, but if you must, wear goggles and PVC
(polyvinyl chloride) or neoprene protective gloves whilst doing
so. Never handle such parts unless they are completely cool.
3. Contaminated parts, residues, materials and clothing,
including protective clothing and gloves, should be disposed of
by an approved contractor to landfill or by incineration
according to national or local regulations. Oil seals, gaskets and
'0' rings, along with contaminated material, must not
be burned.
1. Always have a fire extinguisher of the correct type at arm's
length when working on the fuel system. If you do have a fire,
DON'T PANIC. Use the extinguisher effectively by directing it at
the base of the fire.
2. NEVER use a naked flame anywhere in the workplace.
3. KEEP your inspection lamp well away from any source of
petrol (gasoline) such as when disconnecting a carburettor float
bowl or fuel line.
4. NEVER use petrol (gasoline) to clean parts. Use paraffin
(kerosene), white spirits, or, a proprietary degreaser.
5. NO SMOKING. There's a risk of fire or of transferring
dangerous substances to your mouth and, in any case, ash
falling into mechanical components is to be avoided.
FACT FILE: FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CARS
• Whenever you have to raise a wheel off the
ground and turn it by hand, always ensure that
the opposite-side's wheel to the one being lifted is
also off the ground and free to turn and that both wheels remaining
on the ground are held by the parking brake (if possible) and
securely chocked in both directions.
• ALWAYS have the gearbox in neutral (or 'N' in the case of
automatics). In the case of
some
4 wheel drive automatics and those
with permanent 4WD, it is necessary to disengage the 4WD system
by special means.
• Consult your handbook or seek advice from your main dealer.
6. BE METHODICAL in everything you do, use common sense,
and think of safety at all times.
ENVIRONMENT FIRST!
The used oil from the sump of
just
one car
can
cover
an
area of
water the size of two football pitches, cutting off the oxygen
supply
and
harming swans, ducks, fish and other river lift.
When you drain your engine oil
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don't oil the drain!
Pouring oil
down the
drain will
cause
pollution. It is
also an
offense.
Don't mix used
oil with other
materials, such
as paint and
solvents,
because this
makes
recycling
difficult.
Take used oil
to an oil
recycling bank.
Telephone
FREE on 0800 663366 to find the location of your nearest oil
bank, or contact you local authority recycling officer.
OIL POLLUTES WATER
USE YOUR BRAIN-
NOT THE DRAIN!

50A. Remove the two

bolts
(one or both of
them also the wheel
positioning stud/s)...
50B. ...and remove
the
drum.
Clean the
inside of the drum and
the brake with aerosol

brake
cleaner. If the
drum is badly scored

or cracked,
replace it.
50F. So that you don't
have to bleed the
system, release and
disconnect the parking
brake cable (arrowed)
and lift the caliper out
of the way, suspending
it on a piece of wire so
that no strain is placed
on the flexible hydraulic
hose.
50G. The brake pads are simply lifted away.
50E. Using a pair of
spanners, as shown,
remove the two
retaining bolts. These
bolts are self-locking
and FIAT recommend
that they should be
replaced each time they
are removed or if they
become loose.
Examine the brake

shoes
for wear or oil
contamination. If the
latter, the wheel cylinder is probably leaking (see 50C) and the

shoes will
have to be scrapped. FIAT recommend a minimum

1.5 mm
shoe lining thickness, but it's advisable to replace

shoes
well before they're this thin.
50C. Fold back each of

the
two rubbers on

the wheel
cylinder.
Any
fluid
found inside
requires a new
cylinder. However,
newish cylinders will

have a
little of their
special grease still in
there.
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50D. Take
special care

to wash
all the brake

dust
away from the
automatic adjuster
mechanism with
aerosol brake cleaner.

Make
sure that it is

not seized
but if it is,

you will
have to strip

down
the assembly (see Chapter
6,
Repairs and

Replacements)
and free off or replace. Add brake grease very
sparingly (NOT ordinary grease) to the mechanism.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For information on replacing missing
or damaged springs, brake shoes or wheel cylinders, see
Chapter
6,
Repairs and Replacements.
DISC REAR BRAKES

With
the rear of the car raised and safely supported (see

Chapter 1,
Safety First) and the rear wheels removed, brake

pad
inspection can be carried out by looking through the
aperture in the caliper body. However, as for the front brakes,

you are
recommended to remove the calipers. See notes at

the
start of Job
49.
The pads should be replaced as detailed in

Chapter 6,
Repairs and Replacements. Minimum thickness

is 1.5 mm -
but don't let them get this low!
• Job 51. Check/adjust handbrake.
The handbrake is intended to 'set' itself in use as the rear
brake self-adjusters operate. If the handbrake seems not to
work, even though lever travel is not excessive, remove the
rear drums and examine the brake shoes (see Job 50) and the
self-adjuster mechanism, to ensure that it has not seized. The
handbrake may need adjusting when, after a time, the
handbrake cable stretches or if the rear brake friction materials
are replaced.
IMPORTANT NOTE: On rear disc brake cars, the
handbrake-end of the mechanism is the same as for
drum brake cars. At the brakes, the clearance is adjusted
automatically, provided that the adjuster, built in to the
caliper assembly, has not seized. If it has, replace the
caliper.
SAFETY FIRST!
Raise the rear of the car to adjust the handbrake. It
is

ESSENTIAL to ensure the front wheels are securely
chocked in both directions, and that axle stands are
used to support the car.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Follow Job 49
carefully for further
information such as
on checking the
caliper seals, the
condition of the disc,
and lubricating the
pad backing plates.
• Before fitting new
pads, turn the caliper
piston clockwise until it goes fully in.
• Pump the brake pedal repeatedly to adjust the pad
positions and top up with fresh brake fluid.

97 Solenoid for automatic cold-start advance device 160 Potentiometer 270 Front cable connection (K.S.B.) 161 Junction between engine lead and facia leads for 271 Maximum turbo boost pressure warning light 98 Engine cut out solenoid on injection pump SPI system switch 99 Cooling fan second speed activation relay 161A Engine lead connection for IAW injection system 272 Front cable connection 100 Fuel pump facia lead connection 163 Bosch SPI electronic injection control unit 273 Front cable connection 101 Electromagnetic sensor for rpm sensor 163A Bosch SPI ignition/injection ECU 274 Front cable connection 102 Turbocharger air pressure switch 164 Diagnostic socket (S.P.I.) 281 Left-hand brake lining connection cable joint 104 10A fuse for ABS device 165 Electric fuel pump 281A Right-hand brake lining connection cable joint 105 Connection for anti-lock brake circuit (Antiskid) 166 Hot Lambda probe 282 CO regulation potentiometer 106 Left hand brake lining wear sensor lead 167 Step motor 286 Electromagnetic sensor on flywheel connection 171 Air temperature sender unit 287 Seat belt undone indicator switch 107 Cut-off control module 173 Throttle position sensor 288 Headlight washer intermittent function 108 Cable connection for air conditioner 174 Absolute pressure sender unit 292 Earth for anti-lock brake system (A.B.S.) 109 Front cable connection 180 Rem. contr. switch for legally specified system 293 Earth for air conditioner fan 111 Electric window ECU supply lead connection 181 Daylight side light remote control switch 294 Facia lead connection 112 Sensor on left front wheel 182 Daylight side light remote control switch 295 Connection between facia cable and rear cable 113 Sensor on right front wheel 184 Power earth 297 EGR device ECU 114 Sensor on left rear wheel 185 Electronic earth 298 Diagnostic socket for EGR device 115 Sensor on right rear wheel 186 Electric sun-roof ECU 299 EGR device control solenoid 116 Hydraulic control unit (A.B.S.) 187 Electric sun-roof circuit connection 300 EGR coolant temperature recording sensor 117 ABS control relay 188 Electric sun-roof end-stop sensor microswitch 301 Potentiometer on injection pump 118 Anti-lock brakes electronic control unit (A.B.S.) 189 Sun-roof operating motor 302 Sensor connection cable junction 119 Device for heated filter 190 Safety pressure switch 303 Low engine oil level indication sensor 120 Heated filter device relay 199 IAW multiple relay 304 Low coolant level indication sensor 121 20A fuse for heated filter device 200 Earth on hydraulic control unit bracket 305 Low washer fluid level indication sensor 122 Device for detecting presence of water in fuel filter 200A IAW injection/ignition ECU bracket earth 306 Oil temperature indication sensor 123 Left fog light 207 Starter enablement relay 307 Oil pressure indication sensor 124 Right fog light 208 Switch on gearbox indicating reverse or neutral 308 Junction with coolant temperature sender unit 125 Connection between front cable and fog light 209 Switch on gear selector leads cables 210 Automatic transmission speed selection ECU (CTX) 311 Front cable connection 126 Fog light switch 211 Parking not engaged warning light 312 Front cable connection 127 Sun-roof activation switch 214 Automatic transmission lead connection 313 Junction between facia lead and legally-specified 129 Electric door mirror control switch 215 T.D.C. AND RPM SENSOR (I.A.W.) leads 130 Electrically-adjustable and heated right-hand door 216 Injection/ignition ECU I.A.W. 314 Relay for legally-specified system mirror 219 1st injector 316 60A fuse for air conditioning system 130-A Electrically-adjustable and heated left-hand door 220 2nd injector 317 40A fuse for air conditioner system mirror 221 3rd injector 318 Diagnostic socket for IAW injection system 131 Left headlight wiper motor 222 4th injector 319 Automatic transmission device display 132 Right headlight wiper motor 224 15A fuse for injectors (Volkswagen) 133 Headlight washer pump 225 Idle speed control solenoid A Economy warning light 135 Left front seat heat pads 226 Provision for air conditioner B Sporty drive warning light 135A Right front seat heat pads 228 Ignition distributor with timing sensor 320 Right rear earth for automatic transmission 136 Air conditioner cable connection 231 Coupling with injection lead (Volkswagen) 137 Air conditioner cable connection 241 Automatic transmission electronic control unit 327 Junction with injector cable 138 Air conditioning system compressor (Volkswagen) 328 Advance cut out heat switch 139 Three stage pressure switch 242 Automatic trans, lead connection (Volkswagen) 329 Remote control switch for shifting advance curve 141 Air Recirculation/outside air intake control motor 243 Automatic trans, lead connection (Volkswagen) 330 Negative battery lead connection 142 Air conditioning system switch 244 ECU for decoding speed selector lever position 331 Prewired engine lead connection 143 Outside air/recirculation switch 245 Solenoid unit on transmission 332 Right hand rod lead connection 146 Air conditioning system ECU 246 Diagnostic connection for automatic transmission 333 Right front seat heating control switch A 40A fuse for engine cooling fan (Volkswagen) 334 Right front seat heating activated warning light B 30A fuse for interior ventilation fan and air 247A Automatic transmission lead connection 335 20A fuse for headlight washer system recirculation motor (Volkswagen) with I.A.W. injection system 336 Air conditioning system switch cable connection C 15A fuse for compressor 248 Automatic transmission lever lock solenoid 337 Ignition coil (1-4) D Interior ventilation fan and air recirculation 249 Kick-down switch 338 Ignition coil (2-3) motor relay 250 Rpm electromagnetic sensor E Compressor dual contact relay 251 Car speed electromagnetic sensor N.D. Connector block welded with ultrasound (band in F Cooling radiator fan first speed relay 252 Multifunction switch unit wiring harness) H Relay for compressor activation 253 Sporty drive switch I Timer for engine cooling fan 261 Junction between facia cable and right rear door Wiring colours: 147 Fast idle valve cables 148 Additional resistor for DIM-DIP circuit 262 Facia lead connection A Light blue 149 DIM-DIP circuit relay 263 Check-panel display B White 150 7.5A fuse for DIM-DIP circuit A Front side light failure warning light C Orange 151 Fuel pump control relay B Driver side front door open warning light G Yellow 152 SPI ECU and injector supply relay C Driver side rear door open warning light H Grey 152A Injector control contactor D Tail-gate open warning light L Blue 153 NA fuel vapour cut-off solenoid E Passenger side rear door open warning light M Brown 154 NC fuel vapour cut-off solenoid F Passenger side front door open warning light N Black 155 10A fuse for fuel pump G Rear side light failure warning light R Red 155A 25A fuse for fuel pump and injectors H Rear fog light failure warning light S Pink 156 Injector and air temperature sensor 1 Right brake light failure warning light V Green 157 Resistor L Number plate light failure warning light z Violet 158 10A fuse for Lambda probe M Left brake light failure warning light 158 5A fuse for I.A.W. ECU 264 Recharging indicator cable connection Most wires have two colours, shown as, for example, 159 Coolant temperature sender unit 269 Air conditioning cable connection CN, which means Orange and Black.