🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Fiat Model: Tempra Year: 1990 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Fiat Tempra owners seeking to perform their own maintenance and repairs, independent workshops, and automotive enthusiasts. Key Features Benefit Diy: Empowers owners to perform repairs independently, ensuring quality and saving money on labor costs. Benefit Knowledge: Provides in-depth understanding of vehicle design and operation, crucial for effective troubleshooting and maintenance. Benefit Accessibility: Downloadable format allows for quick access and repair 'anytime, anywhere'. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Manual Scope: All Service and Repair Specific Sections: General Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Engine Service/Repair, Transmission Service/Repair, Brake System, Wiring Diagram, Electrical System, Suspension, Periodic Lubrication, Steering, Cooling System, Fuel Injection/Fuel System, Emission System, Engine Control System, Chassis/Body, Restraint System, Axle Manual Type Type: Service Manual / Repair Manual Language Language: English Format Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine Systems: Engine mechanicals, lubrication, cooling, fuel delivery (injection), ignition, emissions control, engine management (ECU), starting and charging. Drivetrain Systems: Manual and automatic transmission service, clutch operation, driveshafts, differential, axles. Chassis Systems: Brake system (hydraulic, ABS if applicable), steering system (power steering), suspension (front and rear), wheels and tires, chassis lubrication. Electrical Systems: Complete wiring diagrams, lighting, instrument cluster, power windows, central locking, audio system, ECU diagnostics, fuse box layout, relay locations. Body And Interior: Body panel repair and replacement, door mechanisms, interior trim, safety restraint systems (airbags, seatbelts), HVAC system. Procedures Included Maintenance Procedures: Scheduled maintenance, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and top-offs, belt inspections and replacement, spark plug replacement, brake pad replacement, tire rotation. Repair Procedures: Engine overhaul, transmission rebuild, brake caliper replacement, suspension component replacement, electrical component diagnosis and repair, bodywork repairs. Diagnostic Procedures: Troubleshooting guides for common symptoms, diagnostic charts, fault code interpretation (if applicable). Technical Specifications: Torque values, engine specifications, fluid capacities, electrical component resistance and voltage checks, alignment specifications. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive, covering routine maintenance to major component overhauls and diagnostics. Suitable for DIY enthusiasts and professional technicians. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Software Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader, WinZip (for extraction if applicable). Compatibility Operating Systems: All versions of Windows & Mac. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Variants: Likely covers 1.4L, 1.6L, and potentially 2.0L FIRE and Lampredi engines common in the Tempra range of this era. Specific engine codes not provided, but the manual is comprehensive for all variants. Performance Horsepower Range: Typically ranges from 70-120 hp depending on engine displacement and tuning. Torque Range: Varies by engine, generally 110-170 Nm. Fuel System Injection Type: Likely covers both carbureted (early models or specific markets) and multi-point fuel injection (MPI) systems. Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline 🔧 Transmission Standard Type Standard: 5-speed manual transmission. Optional Type Optional: 3-speed or 4-speed automatic transmission (depending on market and engine variant). Features Fluid Type Manual: API GL-4, SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil (specific Fiat recommendation should be cross-referenced). Fluid Type Automatic: Dexron II or equivalent ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (specific Fiat recommendation should be cross-referenced). 📐 Dimensions Exterior Body Styles: 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon ( a.k.a. Tempra SW). Weights Curb Weight Range: Approximately 1100-1300 kg, depending on body style and engine. 🛡️ Safety Features Passive Features Passive Restraints: Seatbelts (three-point front, two-point rear lap belts or three-point rear depending on market/spec), optional airbags (driver side likely available on later or higher trims). Active Features Active Braking: Front ventilated discs, rear drums. Optional ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) available on some models. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio System: Factory fitted radio cassette player, often with front door speakers. Some higher trims may have optional CD players or more speakers. Driver Assistance ABS: Optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) was available on certain models, offering enhanced braking control. Connectivity Central Locking: Central locking system for doors was a common feature, operated via key or interior switch. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Typically every 7,500 - 15,000 km or 6-12 months, depending on driving conditions and oil used (refer to manual for specifics). Timing Belt Replacement: Crucial for FIRE and Lampredi engines. Interval typically 60,000 - 120,000 km or 5-7 years. Failure can cause severe engine damage. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Type: Multi-grade engine oil, API SF/SG or higher, SAE 10W-40 or 15W-40 recommended (check manual for specific viscosity based on climate). Coolant Type: Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, mixed with distilled water in a 50/50 ratio. Fiat Paraflu 11 or equivalent. Brake Fluid Type: DOT 3 or DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid. Known Issues Electrical Reliability: Common issues can include aging wiring harness connectors, faulty ignition coils, and dashboard warning light malfunctions. Rust Corrosion: As with many cars of this era, rust can affect wheel arches, sills, and the rear subframe, especially in areas with road salt. Engine Mounts: Worn engine mounts can lead to increased vibration felt in the cabin. Exhaust System: Corrosion and leaks...
Troubleshooting guides for common symptoms, diagnostic charts, fault code interpretation (if applicable).
Technical Specifications:
Torque values, engine specifications, fluid capacities, electrical component resistance and voltage checks, alignment specifications.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering routine maintenance to major component overhauls and diagnostics. Suitable for DIY enthusiasts and professional technicians.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
Software Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader, WinZip (for extraction if applicable).
Compatibility
Operating Systems:
All versions of Windows & Mac.
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Variants:
Likely covers 1.4L, 1.6L, and potentially 2.0L FIRE and Lampredi engines common in the Tempra range of this era. Specific engine codes not provided, but the manual is comprehensive for all variants.
Performance
Horsepower Range:
Typically ranges from 70-120 hp depending on engine displacement and tuning.
Torque Range:
Varies by engine, generally 110-170 Nm.
Fuel System
Injection Type:
Likely covers both carbureted (early models or specific markets) and multi-point fuel injection (MPI) systems.
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Type Standard:
5-speed manual transmission.
Optional
Type Optional:
3-speed or 4-speed automatic transmission (depending on market and engine variant).
Features
Fluid Type Manual:
API GL-4, SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil (specific Fiat recommendation should be cross-referenced).
Fluid Type Automatic:
Dexron II or equivalent ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (specific Fiat recommendation should be cross-referenced).
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Body Styles:
4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon ( a.k.a. Tempra SW).
Weights
Curb Weight Range:
Approximately 1100-1300 kg, depending on body style and engine.
🛡️ Safety Features
Passive Features
Passive Restraints:
Seatbelts (three-point front, two-point rear lap belts or three-point rear depending on market/spec), optional airbags (driver side likely available on later or higher trims).
Active Features
Active Braking:
Front ventilated discs, rear drums. Optional ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) available on some models.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Factory fitted radio cassette player, often with front door speakers. Some higher trims may have optional CD players or more speakers.
Driver Assistance
ABS:
Optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) was available on certain models, offering enhanced braking control.
Connectivity
Central Locking:
Central locking system for doors was a common feature, operated via key or interior switch.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 7,500 - 15,000 km or 6-12 months, depending on driving conditions and oil used (refer to manual for specifics).
Timing Belt Replacement:
Crucial for FIRE and Lampredi engines. Interval typically 60,000 - 120,000 km or 5-7 years. Failure can cause severe engine damage.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
Multi-grade engine oil, API SF/SG or higher, SAE 10W-40 or 15W-40 recommended (check manual for specific viscosity based on climate).
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, mixed with distilled water in a 50/50 ratio. Fiat Paraflu 11 or equivalent.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid.
Known Issues
Electrical Reliability:
Common issues can include aging wiring harness connectors, faulty ignition coils, and dashboard warning light malfunctions.
Rust Corrosion:
As with many cars of this era, rust can affect wheel arches, sills, and the rear subframe, especially in areas with road salt.
Engine Mounts:
Worn engine mounts can lead to increased vibration felt in the cabin.
Exhaust System:
Corrosion and leaks in the exhaust manifold and muffler are common over time.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Manufacturer Origin:
Italy
Model Evolution
Platform Basis:
Based on the Fiat Tipo platform, sharing many mechanical components. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.
Production
Production Years:
1990-1996
Manufacturing Locations:
Primarily Italy, with production also occurring in other countries under license or for specific markets (e.g., Turkey, Poland).
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
European Car Of The Year Nomination:
The Fiat Tipo, on which the Tempra is based, was voted European Car of the Year in 1989, indicating a strong foundation and design for the Tempra.
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