how_supra Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Possibly the cold weather A few weeks ago I had bad wiring on my battery to my Fiat Punto which meant it didn't start without a jump Since then it's been fine However since I've owned the car every now then on start up, the revs were really low [probably 1 in ever 3 times I started the car]., about 500rpm. Naturally I ignored it, as it would be picked up in the next service I was sure. If it conked out, which it did every now and then, it started straight away back up to 900rpm and it was all fine But this morning 5 minutes away from work, [40 mile drive], the car conks out, as approaching roundabout. Spend about 10 minutes trying to get it to start and it eventually does Get to work, go to reverse into space and it conks out again. Another 10 minutes trying to get it started I call the AA, and mid call it springs to life, but they come out anyway Checked spark plugs, cleaned crankshaft sensor, but last comment "not sure what fault was" I got home but any ideas what the problem could [have] be[en]? Last service 76k [it's done 85k] Cambelt changed at 80k PS: Wish I kept the Supra now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 any ideas what the problem could [have] be[en]? Its a Fiat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Ha ha, and very valid, but please don't let "it" know that please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Is the idle control valve sticking, and then flooding when it uts out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 oo it could be [quickly googled it ]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Had a problem with the missus car turned out to be cranksensor.. this forum might help you... http://forums.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-forums.listthreads/sec-Motoring/category-Fiat/e2a08aa3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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