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What problem does the Fiat Punto have with the "city mode"?
Answer: The "city mode" is considered the main culprit for the malfunctioning of the power steering on the Fiat Punto, but in reality, even if it were possibl... Read all

Posted on 20-06-2023
Where do you put the coolant in the Fiat Punto?
Answer: The coolant filler cap of the Fiat Punto could be located on the radiator pan or on the expansion tank, depending on the model and/or year of producti... Read all

Posted on 9-03-2023
How to bleed the Fiat Punto clutch pedal?
Answer: The clutch pedal bleeds when the pedal does not "return" fully. In this case the pedal, cable or control linkage may be seized. We can try to lubricat... Read all

Posted on 20-11-2022
What does the ESP and Hill Holder light on the Grande Punto mean?
Answer: If the message hill holder not available and ESP not available appears on the Fiat Grande Punto, it means that there is a fault in the steering sensor... Read all

Posted on 4-11-2022
Where is the fuse of the reversing light of the Fiat Punto located?
Answer: The fuse of the reversing light of the Fiat Punto is located inside the fuse box positioned under the steering column: the fuse in question is indicat... Read all

Posted on 16-10-2022
How to reset the car radio in the Fiat Punto?
Answer: The Fiat Punto does not have a specific button or procedure for resetting the radio, to be carried out for example in the event of frequent malfunctio... Read all

Posted on 4-09-2022
Why does the power steering of the Fiat Punto fail?
Answer: A frequent fault is the malfunction of the power steering, and therefore of the power steering, in fact the Cyty warning light comes on and the steeri... Read all

Posted on 10-08-2022
Where is the Fiat Punto door switch located?
Answer: The sensor for switching on the courtesy lights and door opening signaling of the Fiat Punto is located near the door hinge. It is a pressure element ... Read all

Posted on 16-04-2022
What does the words "ESP, Hill holder not available" mean on the Fiat Punto Evo?
Answer: When the wording "ESP, Hill holder not available" appears on the instrument panel of the Fiat Punto Evo, it is likely that there is a false contact or... Read all

Posted on 1-03-2022
How do you remove the headrest of the Fiat Punto 1.2?
Answer: To be able to remove the headrest of the Fiat Punto 1.2 you need to use pliers to rotate the pins located at the base of the headrest, in the upper pa... Read all

Posted on 21-02-2022
Where is the inertia switch on the Fiat Punto?
Answer: The inertia switch of the Fiat Punto is located under the driver's seat, on the left side. When this clicks, it cuts off power to the fuel pump, preve... Read all

Posted on 5-02-2022
How do i remove the center console of my Fiat Punto?
Answer: Removing the controls on the center console of your Fiat Punto is a fairly simple operation that does not require special equipment or familiarity. Yo... Read all

Posted on 14-01-2022
Where is the petrol filter located in the Fiat Punto 1.2 8v?
Answer: The petrol filter in the Fiat Punto 1.2 9v is located on the right side, in front of the rear wheel. The filter can be purchased from online retailers... Read all

Posted on 28-11-2021
How do I reset the expired service warning light on my Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: If we have to reset the Service warning light on your Fiat Grande Punto, first we turn on the instrument panel with the ignition key (we do not have t... Read all

Posted on 22-10-2021
Where is the mass air flow sensor of a Fiat Punto located?
Answer: The mass air flow sensor of our Fiat Punto is positioned inside the engine compartment, near the air filter block. To reach it, therefore, we will onl... Read all

Posted on 11-08-2021
How does the air conditioning of the Fiat Punto work?
Answer: The air conditioning controls of the Fiat Punto consist of three knobs: the first on the left allows you to adjust the temperature. The blue bars indi... Read all

Posted on 27-06-2021
Where is the EGR valve located on a Fiat Punto 1.3 multijet?
Answer: If you need to install and / or replace the EGR valve in your Fiat Punto 1.3 multijet, first of all, you will need to identify the part of your intere... Read all

Posted on 19-05-2021
Where is the Blue & me control unit located on the Fiat Punto?
Answer: The Blue & Me control unit on Fiat cars is located under the glove compartment. To access it, you will have to move the carpet and unhook the bracket ... Read all

Posted on 14-05-2021
Torque for Fiat Punto 1.2 16V cylinder head bolts?
Answer: To tighten the cylinder head fixing pins it is first of all essential to use a set of new pins, apply copper grease to the bottom of the thread, follo... Read all

Posted on 9-05-2021
Where is the Blue & Me control unit located on Fiat Grande Punto Evo?
Answer: To locate and replace the Blue & Me control unit on the Fiat Grande Punto Evo, go to the front passenger side. First you have to open the glove compar... Read all

Posted on 25-04-2021
Where is the external temperature sensor of a Fiat Punto located?
Answer: The external temperature sensor of a Fiat Punto is positioned inside the external rearview mirror on the driver's side. To reach this sensor, we will ... Read all

Posted on 15-03-2021
Where is the Fiat Grande Punto radiator fluid reservoir located?
Answer: The radiator fluid reservoir of the Fiat Grande Punto is located in the engine compartment, in the front part, fixed to the bonnet strut crossbar, on ... Read all

Posted on 15-07-2020
Where is the Fiat Punto Evo 2010 airbag control unit located?
Answer: The airbag control unit of the Fiat Punto Evo is located inside the passenger compartment, under the center console of the dashboard, along the tunnel... Read all

Posted on 2-06-2020
Where is the cabin filter on the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: The passenger compartment air filter of this car model is located behind the center console but in order to replace it you must first remove the front... Read all

Posted on 2-09-2018
Where is the speed sensor of the Fiat Punto located?
Answer: The engine rpm sensor has a very important function as it provides the engine management control unit with information relating to the position of the... Read all

Posted on 29-05-2018
Where is the inertia switch on the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: In the event of a collision, the inertia switch interrupts the supply of fuel to the engine and switches it off to prevent a fire from starting: in or... Read all

Posted on 19-03-2018
How many km does the Fiat Punto run in reserve?
Answer: The petrol tank of the Fiat Punto contains 45 liters of which 5 liters are the reserve. Considering that the average consumption is about 19/20 km / l... Read all

Posted on 25-02-2018

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