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Fiat Punto
The Punto is a compact car manufactured by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1993 to the present. It was launched as a replacement for the Fiat Uno. In 1995, the Punto was named as the “European Car of the Year.”
788 Questions
How do you check if your rear brakes are worn on a fiat punto?
Check your car handbook about the brake lights which should light up on the dashboard if the brake pads are worn. If the brakes are noisy and screeching it may suggest worn out pads. You will have to jack up the car and take the wheels off to inspect the brake pads to see if they are worn out.
Passenger window not working on a fiat punto but power in the switch?
The problem is with the control unit with four relay units which is located beneath the glove box unit. You may first contact the supplier if its under warranty. Else you may ask any technician to get the unit out and ask a good electronics technician to resolder the relay legs. Please not that ask him not to try powering the relays externally for testing. This might solve the problem.
Where is cylinder 1 on a fiat punto 1200?
Number 1 cylinder is at the left hand side if viewed from the front of car, i.e. the timing belt end
Why is your punto engine smoking?
Many times the problem is a valve cover gasket(s) that has leaked oil onto the hot exhaust manifold underneath it. When you have stopped in traffic, or if you are on a hill, etc., the oil that has leaked has a chance to run down on the hot manifold and smells like rubber or oil burning. Most of the time this is just a nuisance but it should be repaired if is bad enough to the point you can smell it in your car or truck.
What does the warning light mean on the dashboard of a 99 Fiat Punto that is shaped like a door?
IT IS A WARNING LIGHT TO TELL YOU THAT A DOOR IS NOT SHUT PROPERLY
Your earth wire is faulty...
How can you open the bonnet on a fiat punto 75 sx when the wire has snapped?
It is possible open the bonnet still...however this technique may also be used for other, less welcome, activites under the bonnet. The best way to get the answer would be to search on FiatForum...it is covered there. The basics of the technique involve having long arms and a torch to see where you're putting your hand.
How do you fix the speedometer on a Fiat Punto L Reg that reads 5mph when not moving?
The speedometer on the Fiat punto Mk1 was made with a speedo that reads 5 mph min. There is a needle stopping the speedo from going below this, so you dont need to "fix" anything as this is standard.
Which model of brake pads fit a 1998 fiat punto?
You will need to know what Manufacturer of brakes is fitted to your vehicle, there are 3 different makers of brakes for Fiat cars there are Bendix, Girling and AP Lockheed sometimes the rear brakes are not made by the same makers as the front brakes and viseversa the best way to be supplyed the correct pads and shoes is to remove them from the vehicle and draw around them "even supplying registration number and chassis number cannot tell what braking system was placed on that vehicle" it is also the case for Peugeot, Citreon and Renaults these 3 Manufacturers interchange there braking systems if 1 Manufacturer runs out on the assembly line then they will borrow off another Manufacturer until there delivery arrives.
What does the warning light which looks like a steering wheel and is red mean on my punto?
This means you have a fault with your power steering. You should contact the garage as the power steering may fail.
Need nuts for rear lights on punto?
where can i get car nuts for cluster rear lights for fiat punto 51 year
How do you remove a side mirror from a 2001 Fiat Punto?
take window adjuster case of...remove the nut, is there a special tool to remove the mirror unit. There is a thread on the new mirror which goes into the door
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse in a Fiat punto 54 reg?
Fiat are against smoking and so new fiats are not supplied with cigarette lighters.
engine code 176A7.000
Torque figures
stage 1. 20 newton metres
stage 2. 30 newton metres
stage 3. + 90 degrees
stage 4. + 90 degrees
torque sequence
8 6 2 5 10
7 3 1 4 9
bolts 9 & 10 are the flywheel side of the engine
C70 Bonnet release cable broken How do you open bonnet?
UK right-hand-drive. Small screwdriver and pull off front indicator. Use a long screwdriver and nudge the bonnet lock to release. It may make the job easier if you lever off the 7 spring clips holding the headlight glass, then pull off the reflector which holds the bulbs. Remove the black left-hand 4" circular black plastic cap and this will let you inside the engine bay and just grab the remainder of the cable to release the bonnet.
How does the washer motor on Fiat Punto decide to send water to front or rear washer jets?
There are two separate feeds from the washer tank. To access the washer tank you have to unscrew the trim under in the wheel well and pull it away. To do this you have to take the wheel off.
What would make a grinding sound underneath the car when the car is running?
check the U joints in the drive shaft
How do you drain the radiator on a Fiat Punto SX R reg?
What is the tire pressure on a fiat panda active 1.1?
According to the manual for mine, it's 2 bar for the front wheels and 1.8 bar for the back. That is with a medium load and cold tyres. Should be 2.2 bar all round with a full load and you should add +0.3 bar when tyres are warm.
How do you reset the service light on your fiat punto?
To reset the service light, fix the problem that cause the light to go off. Then turn the key to "On", press the odometer button until mileage shows, turn the key to "Off", hold down trip odometer reset button, turn the key 'On',release the trip odometer reset button after the display counts from 10 to 0.
