Technical 55s slugging

[catslazarus]

My car occasionally slows down shortly after setting off.Its almost as if it going to run out of petrol.I really have to put my foot down on accelerator and it goes ok.

Anyone any ideas to the problem.

Also trying to get into the thing on a winters morning is a nightmare.
The doors completely freeze,locks and all around the door seal.Ive had to go in through the boot some days.Now my locks packed up on that.

 

[custard]

try halfords lock deicer and lubricant for the locks

The Fiat Cinquecento
Fun While It Runs

 

[polecat]

Hi,
Clean and then use vaseline or baby oil on the door seals.
Does the car act up all the time or just in cold weather?

Oh and welcome to the forum

Dave.

Marea 2.0 20v
FIATcentral window sticker
Blue gaiters, Blue sidelights, Blue interior lights, Blue lacquer on engine, feeling blue
Ecotek fitted, removed and waiting for warm weather
So much to do, so little time.... and Totally Skint!!

 

[catslazarus]

It's all year round.I cope with it,but it annoys me now and again.

 

[polecat]

Could be the temp sensor. One of the Punto mob will be able to answer that one better.
Good luck

Dave.

Marea 2.0 20v
FIATcentral window sticker
Blue gaiters, Blue sidelights, Blue interior lights, Blue lacquer on engine, feeling blue
Ecotek fitted, removed and waiting for warm weather
So much to do, so little time.... and Totally Skint!!

 

[catslazarus]

Thankyou for replying to my post

 

[JonnyBoy]

Could be a Lambda problem, my 55SX occasionally does this and I know for sure that my Lambda is knackered. (But I can't get the bloody thing off or afford to buy a new one... [xx(])

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Fart In A Tin

 

[catslazarus]

Are they expensive? never even heard of it lol

 

[pritch]

Yes they are:I It's basically a part of the engine that regulates emissions and gives info to help the computer adjust the way the engine works. When it goes wrong you can end up with poor economy, stinky car, all manner of things. It's a good idea to get it checked out if you can before the catalyst gets damaged or something, IF that's what it is. The thing is, if it was that, the engine management warning light on teh dashboard should really be on.

I suppose it might be that the gauze filter on the breather system has become blocked. Mine was totally clogged when I first got the car. If this it blocked it can make the electronics go a bit nuts. Luckily it's easy to clean. Juss pull the breather hose away from the airbox and check it. If you can't see through it, nasty. Push it out and clean the gauze then push it back in.

By the way, is your engine rattling at all? If so I might have another theory why it's acting up. In any case, it's probably a good idea to change the oil and filter asap. When was the last time you did that?

As for the boot lock, mine was like that and wouldn't open for anything until I attacked it with WD40 one day. No more problem [8D]

Spirito di Punto | M-reg 55SX, black, 5dr.

 

[catslazarus]

Tried the WD40 but still no joy,the key just wont turn.
It has'nt had an oil change in a long while:-/,but will get it serviced soon.

Thanks for the tips tho

 

[pritch]

A small engine needs regular oil changes, do that first and you might see your problem disappear.

If it's still there, I'm increasingly thinking it could be ignition coils - Punto's most common problem.

Spirito di Punto | M-reg 55SX, black, 5dr.

 

[hybrid000]

i also have this problem now and again and i did have problems with my temp sensor but fixd it and its still the same :-/

Black Punto Beast Man

 

[Chimerra]

Prob one of your ignition coils. V.Common in puntos. Not too much hassle to fix though. As fiats have two it wont stop you running but your engine wont pick up in higher gears and 5th becomes redundant.