Dear all,
My Fiat Tipo 1.4 i.e. (1992) about 4 weeks ago suddenly developed an annoying problem. When cold, like in the morning, it is almost impossible to start. It takes 5-10 minutes before I finally get it running, and if not for the battery's good condition it would be impossible. However, when warm it runs like a dream.
I can best describe it as trying to start a cold engine without pulling the choker. Darned difficult, but if you do get it started it will run smoothly as soon as the engine is warm enough. This is how it feels, but of cause, it being an i.e. injection model it has no choker.
The engine does not need to be red hot to start willingly. Up to about 2 hours after stopping, it starts relatively easy. The it goes bad, really bad.
The Haynes repair manual unfortunately only covers up to the 1991 model, so the injection system is not covered. In the carburettor models there is a PTC controlled inlet manifold heater system which, if defective, probably could cause a problems as described. Does a similar system exist on the injection models and if so, can I check the function?
I would appreciate any hints or comments that would help my fixing this problem. Just to make things clear, I have already spent $150 getting it fixed on a workshop - they changed the spark plugs and cleaned the distributor, but they did certainly not fix the problem. Furthermore, they forgot to mount the air cleaner hose and talked rubbish about the choker even when there isn't any, so I don't trust them.
Hopefully someone here can give me a clue
Thanks so much in advance,
Martin
My Fiat Tipo 1.4 i.e. (1992) about 4 weeks ago suddenly developed an annoying problem. When cold, like in the morning, it is almost impossible to start. It takes 5-10 minutes before I finally get it running, and if not for the battery's good condition it would be impossible. However, when warm it runs like a dream.
I can best describe it as trying to start a cold engine without pulling the choker. Darned difficult, but if you do get it started it will run smoothly as soon as the engine is warm enough. This is how it feels, but of cause, it being an i.e. injection model it has no choker.
The engine does not need to be red hot to start willingly. Up to about 2 hours after stopping, it starts relatively easy. The it goes bad, really bad.
The Haynes repair manual unfortunately only covers up to the 1991 model, so the injection system is not covered. In the carburettor models there is a PTC controlled inlet manifold heater system which, if defective, probably could cause a problems as described. Does a similar system exist on the injection models and if so, can I check the function?
I would appreciate any hints or comments that would help my fixing this problem. Just to make things clear, I have already spent $150 getting it fixed on a workshop - they changed the spark plugs and cleaned the distributor, but they did certainly not fix the problem. Furthermore, they forgot to mount the air cleaner hose and talked rubbish about the choker even when there isn't any, so I don't trust them.
Hopefully someone here can give me a clue
Thanks so much in advance,
Martin
