Reconditioned Lancia Ypsilon Gearbox

Which gearbox fits a petrol or diesel Lancia Ypsilon, and how do you avoid identification errors?

The answer depends primarily on the engine and the year: the Ypsilon spans the 2003 to 2021 generations with three distinct engines, each paired with a different gearbox. Both the 1.2 and the 1.3 Multijet receive a 5-speed manual, while the 1.4 petrol is fitted with a DFN automated manual gearbox — three families that are not interchangeable.

1.2 and 1.3 Multijet: same gearbox type, different engine codes

The 1.2 petrol engines are identified by the codes 169A4000 and 188A5000. The 1.3 Multijet — the only diesel in the range — is identified by the codes 188A9000, 199A2000 and 199A3000. Although both engines receive a 5-speed manual, the gearboxes are not interchangeable: the gear ratios and mechanical adaptations differ depending on the block. The engine code stamped on the block remains the only reliable reference for ordering the correct unit.

1.4 DFN: an automated gearbox without the actuator

The 1.4 (code 843A1000) is fitted with a DFN automated manual gearbox, a single-clutch technology operated electro-hydraulically. DFN gearboxes of this generation are known for their sensitivity to actuator wear and for jerky behaviour in urban driving — symptoms that often precede an internal mechanical failure. The reconditioned gearbox is supplied without the actuator (robot unit): this electronic component must be reused or replaced separately depending on its condition.