This comprehensive service repair manual provides an in-depth guide for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing, and repairing your 1988-1996 Fiat Tipo Tempra. It covers all models and repair procedures from A to Z, ensuring you have everything you need to confidently tackle any task. This manual is identical to the one used by technicians at Fiat dealerships, offering detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications. You'll find complete information on various aspects of your vehicle, including: * **Maintenance:** Routine maintenance schedules, fluid checks, filter replacements, and more. * **Engine:** Comprehensive coverage of engine components, including the cylinder head, valves, timing system, fuel injection, and more. * **Control System:** Detailed information on the engine control unit (ECU), sensors, actuators, and troubleshooting procedures. * **Mechanical:** In-depth explanations of mechanical components such as the transmission, clutch, differentials, axles, suspension, brakes, and steering systems. * **Fuel Service Specifications:** Precise fuel system specifications, including fuel pressure readings, injection timing, and troubleshooting guides. * **Emission Control:** Detailed information on emissions control systems, including catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, and emission testing procedures. * **Intake, Exhaust, Cooling:** Comprehensive coverage of the intake manifold, exhaust system, cooling system, and related components. * **Lube:** Complete information on lubricants, including recommended oils, greases, and fluids for your Tipo Tempra. * **Ignition, Starting, Charging:** Thorough explanations of the ignition system, starting system, charging system, and related components. * **Auto Transmission, Clutch, Manual Transmission, Transfer, Propeller Shaft, Drive Shaft, Differential, Axle, Suspension, Tire & Wheel:** Detailed instructions for servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting these systems. * **Brake Control, Brake, Parking Brake, Steering Column, Power Steering:** A comprehensive guide to maintaining and repairing your braking and steering systems. * **Air Condition, Supplemental Restraint System, Seat Belt, Engine Immobilizer, Cruise Control, Wiper & Washer, Door Lock, Meter Audio/Visual, Horn, Windshield/Glass Mirror, Instrument Panel, Seat, Engine Hood/Door, Exterior & Interior, Electrical, Multiplex/Can Communication**: Detailed information on these systems, offering step-by-step instructions for servicing and repairing. You'll have all the information you need at your fingertips, allowing you to confidently diagnose and repair your vehicle with ease. Print the pages you need to take with you into your garage or workshop, making maintenance and repair a breeze.

The Fiat Tipo Tempra, produced from 1988 to 1996, was a significant step forward for the Italian automaker in the compact car segment. Replacing the aging Fiat Ritmo, the Tempra was designed to be a more modern and refined offering, targeting a wider audience with its improved comfort, safety, and practicality. It was available in various body styles including a 3-door hatchback, a 5-door hatchback, a 4-door saloon, and a 5-door estate, providing flexibility for different needs and preferences. Under the hood, the Tempra featured a range of petrol and diesel engines, ranging in displacement from 1.4 to 2.0 liters, delivering a good balance of performance and fuel efficiency. The Tempra's design was characterized by clean lines and a boxy shape, which contributed to its spacious interior and generous cargo capacity. It was praised for its comfortable ride, well-appointed cabin with a user-friendly dashboard, and relatively high levels of safety features for its time. Despite its positive attributes, the Tempra faced stiff competition from other European and Japanese compact cars, and it ultimately failed to achieve the same sales success as its predecessor, the Ritmo. However, it remained a popular choice in several European markets, particularly Italy, where it was appreciated for its solid build quality, reliable performance, and affordable price tag. The Fiat Tipo Tempra, although not a groundbreaking model in terms of design or technology, proved to be a capable and practical compact car that offered a compelling value proposition for its target audience.