I've had a problem with my 1.2 8v punto for a few weeks now. I have looked on the forum and found this thread which covers the exact same problem I am having. Basically the engine management light comes on and my car loses all power and the engine judders. I have to drive in gears 1-3.
My brother has an Op-Com diagnostics kit which I have tried to fit into my punto and use the multiecuescan software. The software doesn't seem compatible with the usb adaptor as it won't connect. I was wondering if anyone knew of any software that would be compatible?
I have changed the spark plugs which had no effect. I then changed the battery which got rid of the problem for around a month, but now it is back. I was going to change the HT leads next?
One thing that was not mentioned on the other guy's thread is that when my car loses power and the engine management light comes on sometimes I can knock it off by putting the revs up to 6000 - 7000. This only works occasionally though and the problem will return later on.
Not sure if this is linked to the problem but my car also drinks oil! I have to fill it up around every 2 weeks because it is empty! Have never found a leak though.
Any advice would be greatly appreaciated as I don't really have the money to be taking it to a garage to get sorted!
My brother has an Op-Com diagnostics kit which I have tried to fit into my punto and use the multiecuescan software. The software doesn't seem compatible with the usb adaptor as it won't connect. I was wondering if anyone knew of any software that would be compatible?
I have changed the spark plugs which had no effect. I then changed the battery which got rid of the problem for around a month, but now it is back. I was going to change the HT leads next?
One thing that was not mentioned on the other guy's thread is that when my car loses power and the engine management light comes on sometimes I can knock it off by putting the revs up to 6000 - 7000. This only works occasionally though and the problem will return later on.
Not sure if this is linked to the problem but my car also drinks oil! I have to fill it up around every 2 weeks because it is empty! Have never found a leak though.
Any advice would be greatly appreaciated as I don't really have the money to be taking it to a garage to get sorted!