Just wondering if anybody has any ideas.. started the engine this morning on my abarth and the whole car was juddering.. i put that down to it being freezing.. after driving for a about half a mile the engine management warning light flashed on and beeped and the juddering was still there when i stopped.
Took the car home and listened to it.. must say it sound like an impreza idling, it was burbling.
So decided to get the train to work!.. a guy from the local fiat garage on the phone said that it sound like one of the cylinders isnt working.. as its the weekend im wondering if i should drive it or not. Its booked into the dealship on wed for the steering wheel recall.. but im panickin now as i cant afford to have massive work done on another engine (last car alfa spider.. engine blew)
Any help or suggestions would be most appreciated!

Sounds like a coil pack

Relatively cheap to replace - about £35 each iirc.

nice one.. really hoping its not major.. love this motor to bits... would any garage be able to sort this out or should i stick with the dealership?
ive also noticed in the past week when im accelerating sometimes there seems to be a jolt as if the selespeed is trying to move up a gear.. ive only noticed this at speed in 5th (80ish) just after ive changed up, but the missus said shehas noticed it around town.. do u reckon its linked?
cheers