Hi all
I am writing to check some information. I had aborrowed Punto 60 Sx 1999 from a friend and some scroat tried to steal it. Now have damaged ignition, ie the ignition key unit is smashed. The cost of professional repair is uneconomic so to reimburse friend I am considering buying the car outright and fixing it up for myself.
So if all goes well I'll be a Fiat owner again!! Have driven a 126 in the far past and loved that one.

I was hoping that someone here might have answers to some basic questions
So as far as I can gather I need a new ECU/Code box/Ignition Lock & key. which I can get from a local scrap yard.
Would that be all thats likely to be needed?
Edit Doh!
This is the guide for me. So only the question about the steering column remaining
https://www.fiatforum.com/punto-guides/219588-mk1-punto-replace-ecu-code-box.html

If the steering column (from the universal joint to the steering wheel) is damaged is that a scrapyard replacement ( I am wondering if there is potential engine management unit issues) or is that on later Mks.

Cheers,

John

You've no electric power steering, so no problem. Scrappy should do fine on the Mk1s.

Hi again.
Thanks for the help.
I fitted the glass today and also got the starting working.
I have managed a fix- I just fitted a replacement ignition and have the old key taped to the sensor ring [all stowed away in the fuse box area.]
Ignition replacement was straightforward but two things remain that are puzzling me.
First is there was a lead and plug damaged during the attempted theft. I rejoined the wires but cannot locate a socked for the plug- Is this an unused (in this model) plug? Wire colours are 1 Violet/Black and the other 2 Grey. Plug is white. Pics attached.

Secondly What is the donut shaped device behind the steering wheel? Pic attached- There is a yellow sticker on it that looks as if it is a service warning? Was there any particular thing that needed doing here? I just refitted it as it came out, as best I could.
Thanks,
John