Reconditioned Fiat Doblo 1.3 Multijet Gearbox

Two engine codes, one gearbox type: what the 1.3 Multijet's weak points reveal on the Doblo

On the Doblo 1.3 Multijet from 2005 to 2015, the 5-speed manual gearbox is invariably paired with one of two engine codes: 223A9.000 or 263A2.000. This identification point is critical, as the internal specifications of the gearbox vary depending on the engine. The most well-documented symptom on this engine-gearbox combination is the progressive deterioration of the synchromesh rings, particularly on the lower gears, manifesting as stiff or noisy cold shifts. Excessive play at the gearbox output, typically linked to bearing wear, is also common on high-mileage units.

These failures generally lead to a complete replacement rather than a partial repair. EDEN BOITES offers this gearbox under two technical arrangements: on an exchange basis, or as a recondition of your own unit — the latter option allowing the exact characteristics of the original unit to be retained where the casing or internal references changed during production.