Hi there

Wandered if someone could help?

I store my Barchetta outside under a car cover which I know is not ideal. For some reason after running fine it has started to stutter and eventually stop after running for about 3 mins? Then when I turn ignition or car off if not already stopped is ok again for another 3 mins?

Not sure if it might be electrical or fuel related, it is a 1998 stelvio green limited edition with 43,000 miles on the clock.

Many thanks and merry Christmas.

Peter

Hello Peter, and welcome to FF,

is this just idling..or when being driven too..??

how old is the fuel..??

Charlie - Oxford

Hi Charlie

Yes it does it when it is running too after a mile. It starts to splutter than conks out but again is ok for a little while when you turn the key off and on?

The fuel is new.

Many thanks.

Peter

fuel filter sounds obvious , and relatively cheap + simple,
not sure where / how many on the B

often one built into the pump, and sometimes another under vehicle..,
I suppose ePER may help there,
EDIT;http://eper.fiatforum.com/eper/navi...INT_MODE=0&EPER_CAT=SP&GUI_LANG=3&WINDOW_ID=1

#7 - segregator looks like a filter / separator to me..,

Charlie

Sounds like a fuel issue, the filter may well be clogged.
But check the basics first: Have you checked the coolant level? Is is temperature rising ok, up to 90'C? Overheating has similar symptoms.

Mine is a 1996 and it has a fuel filter mounted underneath the car on the passenger side - cylindrical, about 120mm long and about 75mm diameter. It's easy enough to change and not expensive, as above it'd be the a good starting place.