d1ckyboy
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Following on from this thread i posted regarding Starting problems on my 1997 1.1 Punto.
https://www.fiatforum.com/punto/283...ng-after-plug-coil-lead-change.html?p=2877057
I was wandering if it is possible i have damaged my ECU by jump starting it too much whilst trying to get to the route of the cause.
Reason i ask is i received a reply saying this
I just wandered if it is possible.
Opinions welcome
https://www.fiatforum.com/punto/283...ng-after-plug-coil-lead-change.html?p=2877057
I was wandering if it is possible i have damaged my ECU by jump starting it too much whilst trying to get to the route of the cause.
Reason i ask is i received a reply saying this
As you stated you said the timing seems fine. i would be inclined to check that again. you will prob find it a tooth out either way as these engines will still run but causes problems such as hard to start and wont rev above 2000 rpm. has it ever had a rocker cover gasket fitted ? as iv seen it many times before a bit of old hard black sealer falls down the cambelt area and then causes the belt to jump a tooth and cause all the syptems you have said. The easy way of checking you timing is buy a new cambelt GENUINE and they have two yellow marks which will line up the bottom pulley which should be at 10 o clock and then another mark on the top pulley which will be about 9 o clock. Also remove the rubber cover from the gearbox which is on the top and there be a mark on the fly wheel which lines up on the last triangle mark on the gearbox. then you know its all timed up and all ok.
Also i would avoid jump starting these cars as the engine e.c.u s do not like the spike of voltage. i would just charge the battery off the car.
I just wandered if it is possible.
Opinions welcome