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Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
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
How to remove the rear door panel in a Fiat Punto?
Answer: To remove the rear door panel of the Fiat Punto, we need to remove the window regulator lever to extract the hidden screw. Then, we unscrew the screws... read all

Posted on 4-06-2023
Where is the fuel pump relay control of the Fiat Grande Punto located?
Answer: The fuel pump control relay for the Fiat Grande Punto is number R9 and is located in the fuse box inside the engine compartment. In this compartment, ... read all

Posted on 27-04-2023
Where is the license plate light fuse on the Fiat Grande Punto located?
Answer: The license plate light fuse of the Fiat Grande Punto is located in the box located in the part of the dashboard at the bottom left of the steering co... read all

Posted on 26-02-2023
What does the flashing engine light on the Fiat Punto indicate?
Answer: The flashing engine warning light that appears on the Fiat Punto instrument panel indicates that there is a general problem with the injection system:... read all

Posted on 26-02-2023
What does the hill holder warning light on the Fiat Grande Punto mean?
Answer: The Hill holder function is activated when the brake is pressed, the gradient is greater than 2% and the vehicle is stationary. If only one of these c... read all

Posted on 23-02-2023
What does the flashing glow plug light on Fiat Punto indicate?
Answer: If the both of the Fiat Punto glow plugs light up and flash, it means that the preheating cycle has not been completed. If the warning light stays on ... read all

Posted on 12-01-2023
Why does the steering of the Fiat Punto become stiff with the battery light on?
Answer: In Fiat Puntos with electronic power steering, the steering wheel becomes stiff when the battery warning light comes on because the battery does not h... read all

Posted on 12-12-2022
What does the check engine light on the Fiat Grande Punto indicate?
Answer: If the engine failure warning light comes on on the Fiat Grande Punto, it means that there is a failure in the injection system and that you must ther... read all

Posted on 11-12-2022
Where is the fuse for the fog lights on the Fiat Punto located?
Answer: The fog light fuse is located in the fuse box located on the right side of the engine compartment: the fuse in question is indicated with the initials... read all

Posted on 22-11-2022
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
Why did the airbag failure warning light come on and the horn does not work in the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: In the Fiat Grande Punto, the turning on of the airbag failure warning light together with the horn malfunction is often the symptom of a fault in the... read all

Posted on 22-10-2022
How to solve a problem with the horn of the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: If the horn of your Fiat Grande Punto has stopped working, it will be necessary to first check the connections: if the wires are connected and if they... read all

Posted on 19-10-2022
What problems can the Fiat Punto 1.3 Multijet present?
Answer: When it is dirty, in fact, many online forums highlight this problem, the car jerks, around 90 km / h. This is because the fuel delivery, due to the c... read all

Posted on 8-10-2022
Why does the oil warning light flash in the Fiat Punto?
Answer: In the Fiat Punto, the flashing engine oil warning light does not indicate its low level contrary to what one might think, but rather indicates that i... read all

Posted on 26-09-2022
When to replace the timing chain in the Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Multijet?
Answer: As regards the Fiat Grande Punto with 1.3 Multijet engine, it is recommended that the timing chain be replaced when approximately 250,000 km are reach... read all

Posted on 25-09-2022
Why is the loudspeaker of the Fiat Grande Punto not working?
Answer: If the loudspeaker of the Fiat Grande Punto does not work, it is possible that its wiring or its fuse are damaged; the damage could also depend on the... read all

Posted on 9-09-2022
Where is the central locking control unit located in the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: To find out where the central locking control unit is located, we recommend checking the user and maintenance manual of your Fiat Grande Punto. In gen... read all

Posted on 4-09-2022
How do you reset the 2003 Fiat Punto Service warning light?
Answer: In order to reset the Fiat Punto Service warning light, there is no procedure that can be carried out by scrolling through the menu on the display. It... read all

Posted on 16-08-2022
What is the glow plug fuse in the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: The fuse of the Fiat Grande Punto glow plugs is number 45. It is a 10A fuse located inside the box installed inside the engine compartment, next to th... read all

Posted on 29-06-2022
How much does a pump cost for the Fiat Punto 1.3 Multijet?
Answer: The water pump for a Fiat Punto 1.3 Multijet can cost from 82.00 euros for the original piece purchased from an e-commerce platform, to 28.00 euros wh... read all

Posted on 19-06-2022
How to replace the gear knob on the Fiat Punto?
Answer: Replacing the gear knob on the Fiat Punto is very simple. To disassemble it, simply hold it firmly and turn it anticlockwise. To mount the spare part,... read all

Posted on 1-06-2022
What to do when the Fiat Punto steering lock is locked?
Answer: If the steering lock is locked, it is possible to unlock it by moving the steering wheel to the left and right and at the same time turning the key in... read all

Posted on 29-05-2022
Why does the Fiat Punto horn not work?
Answer: If the horn of the Fiat Punto does not work, it is likely that the fuse that regulates its operation is blown. If the problem is not caused by the fus... read all

Posted on 19-05-2022
Where is the fuel pump relay located in the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: The fuel pump relay on the Fiat Grande Punto is easily accessible and easy to locate. In fact, it is located next to the fuses, located inside their o... read all

Posted on 18-05-2022
How to reset the car radio in the Fiat Punto?
Answer: In the Fiat Punto there is no specific button or procedure to reset the car radio, but we can force one by temporarily disconnecting the battery. Depe... read all

Posted on 8-03-2022
Where is the Fiat Punto power window fuse located?
Answer: The Fiat Punto window lift fuse is located inside the special fuse holder box inside the passenger compartment: this is positioned behind the flap at ... read all

Posted on 7-03-2022
Why does the fuel lock not available message appear on the Fiat Punto?
Answer: It appears as a result of an accident, in fact for safety the supply of the latter is cut off. If it appears without the car having suffered an accide... read all

Posted on 4-03-2022
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
What does the antipollution warning light mean on a Fiat Punto Van?
Answer: When the anti-pollution warning light appears in the instrument panel of our Fiat Punto, it means that the particulate filter is excessively dirty, an... read all

Posted on 19-02-2022
What does the yellow triangle warning light mean in the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: When the yellow triangle warning light with the exclamation point lights up on the Fiat Grande Punto display, it means that a light bulb in the car ha... read all

Posted on 18-02-2022
What to do if the cigarette lighter does not work in the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: If the cigarette lighter of your Fiat Grande Punto does not work, we suggest you check the relative fuse and then check if the object in question is p... read all

Posted on 16-02-2022
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 to reset the airbag warning light on Fiat Punto mk2?
Answer: If the airbag warning light is always on on your Fiat Punto mk2, I recommend that you make a diagnosis to verify the origin of the error. Having said ... read all

Posted on 17-01-2022
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 Fiat Grande Punto trunk fuse located?
Answer: The fuse that regulates the operation of the trunk of the Fiat Grande Punto is located in the special fuse box: in this case, it is located in the box... read all

Posted on 13-01-2022
Why does the Fiat Punto horn not work?
Answer: If the horn of the Fiat Punto does not work, the first thing to do is to check the fuse that regulates its operation: this is located in the fuse box ... read all

Posted on 13-01-2022
Why does the radio of the Fiat Grande Punto not work?
Answer: If the radio of the Fiat Grande Punto does not work, it will be necessary to check that the relative fuse is intact. If the problem is not with the fu... read all

Posted on 10-01-2022
Why does the radio of the Fiat Grande Punto not work?
Answer: If the radio of the Fiat Grande Punto does not work, there may be various causes: first of all you have to remove the radio and check that the antenna... read all

Posted on 6-01-2022
Where is the Fiat Grande Punto turn signal relay located?
Answer: The Fiat Grande Punto turn signal relay is located inside the fuse box: there are three in this vehicle, but the relevant relay is located in the one ... read all

Posted on 18-12-2021
Where is the Grande Punto brake light fuse located?
Answer: Should we replace or check the reference fuse of the stop lights of our Grande Punto? Very well, let's look for our fuse which is located in the instr... read all

Posted on 11-12-2021
Where is the wiper fuse on Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: On the Fiat Grande Punto the windshield wiper fuse is located in the fuse box under the steering wheel. It can be opened easily by pulling the cover w... read all

Posted on 7-12-2021
Where is the Fiat Grande Punto windshield washer pump?
Answer: The Fiat Grande Punto windshield washer pump is usually located in the front of the car, on the passenger side. To access it, the wheel and mudguard m... read all

Posted on 3-12-2021
Where is the spare wheel on the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: The spare wheel of the Fiat Grande Punto is located in the lower part of the luggage compartment. To access it, it is necessary to lift the carpet tha... read all

Posted on 29-11-2021
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
What to do if the license plate light does not work on Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: If the license plate light does not work on Fiat Grande Punto you have to replace the bulb, which is extremely simple, if it still does not work then ... read all

Posted on 19-11-2021
How to remove the rear door panel in the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: Removing the rear door panel on the Fiat Grande Punto is very simple. Let's start by removing the two Torx screws placed under the support handle, rem... read all

Posted on 9-11-2021
What does the "Service expired" mean on my Punto Evo?
Answer: There is no need to worry when the message "Service Expired" appears on your Fiat Punto Evo. This in fact indicates that the time has come to carry ou... read all

Posted on 5-11-2021
How many liters of radiator fluid do you need in the Fiat Grande Punto?
Answer: The Fiat Grande Punto needs 7.4 liters of antifreeze liquid for the radiator. It is strongly recommended to use only the original fluid and avoid, as ... read all

Posted on 4-11-2021

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