Punto (Mk2/2b) Problems on my fiat noobie.

[Gizmogrant]

Hello,

My name is Grant. I have been driving for a year now, My first and only owned car is a 02 Punto go edition , it had 56 on the clock when i had it , it now has 73 . I also do change regally every 6k.

I plan to do it up and make her work properly so far i'v had a new gasket, new engine pump,new fuel pump,new starter motor, I had the leeds changed on her late last year, new exhaust , new hand brake cables on each side,as well as spark plugs. Im changing the plugs this week. I take it to a garage i well know.

so labour is pretty cheep just need to pay for the parts.And also i have put a 2nd wiper unit in because the last one kept latching off

I have no experience on how to work on car engines. :worship:

so can anyone tell me what other things i can do to try and make sure that there is no failure or brake downs

anyway I was driving my car this morning the power steering cut out ?? i turned the engine on and off it worked agin ??? , I also notised so rust growing ONLY on the bottom side of the driver's door :bang:

Another frustrating thing is a yellow light bulb comes on when ever i brake ? the brake lights do work !!! , so are the brakes wearing down ?? but i feel that they work fine ?:bang:

Anyone out there who can help me by giving me some tips and points in what way to go on trying to keep my fiat for a long time, as i want to do her up

and what are the common faults on these

Regards

Grant .

 

[varesecrazy]

Hello,

My name is Grant. I have been driving for a year now, My first and only owned car is a 02 Punto go edition , it had 56 on the clock when i had it , it now has 73 . I also do change regally every 6k.

I plan to do it up and make her work properly so far i'v had a new gasket, new engine pump,new fuel pump,new starter motor, I had the leeds changed on her late last year, new exhaust , new hand brake cables on each side,as well as spark plugs. Im changing the plugs this week. I take it to a garage i well know.

so labour is pretty cheep just need to pay for the parts.And also i have put a 2nd wiper unit in because the last one kept latching off

I have no experience on how to work on car engines. :worship:

so can anyone tell me what other things i can do to try and make sure that there is no failure or brake downs

anyway I was driving my car this morning the power steering cut out ?? i turned the engine on and off it worked agin ??? , I also notised so rust growing ONLY on the bottom side of the driver's door :bang:

Another frustrating thing is a yellow light bulb comes on when ever i brake ? the brake lights do work !!! , so are the brakes wearing down ?? but i feel that they work fine ?:bang:

Anyone out there who can help me by giving me some tips and points in what way to go on trying to keep my fiat for a long time, as i want to do her up

and what are the common faults on these

Regards

Grant .

Hi Grant, and welcome,
I've goa similar 1.2 2002 punto , had a couple now,

Faults = Head gasket,Wier assembly, power steering, water pump + LOSING KEYS,

you've covered MOST of that already...,

Power Steering uses a LOT of battery / electrical power,
MY tip = when you start up , let ALL of the test lights go out , then start the car that way everything is all set for driving , if the steering STILL messes about consider a battery / charging system check.

MY 1.2 will ALWAYS knock-out the steering if I turn the key instantly without it doing it's checks , works 100% otherwise,

Headgaskets are an issue - but you've done that,

re your brake light.. check that its not a low brake fluid level ,

other than that - look after it and enjoy it,

Charlie

 

[atom0007]

so can anyone tell me what other things i can do to try and make sure that there is no failure or brake downs

Drive to an alternative universe

Regular servicing and inspection. And learn to do the basics yourself helps, even if it's only to have a better discussion with your mechanic

 

[Ziggy122]

Waterpumps are only an issue if they aren't changed at the service schedule tho

Never ONCE had a problem with water pumps

Anyway
Coil Packs - Fail causing a bad misfire
ECU failure - Fails to tell coil pack to spark
E-Power steering - Low/weak batterys make light come on, torque sensor fails = new coloumn
Wiper Linkages - water logged due to no scuttle pannel drain
Ball joints drop off - fixed with a washer or £3 ebay clip

The Common but not as common
Clutch slipping after new clutch = Input seal blown - rebuild + new clutch
Drums seize/dont self adjust = Lack of maintaince
Airbag Interferance detected = Wiring loom from fiat + FES to reset
Flat battery = After market stereo not wired correctly
Flat battery = Alternator regulator remains active after switch off
Maincat holes/rusting off - Lack of maintance, catch it early or have it welded
Rear floor pan rusting / holes - Lack of maintance, welded up and protected

Ziggy