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Fiat Punto 1.1 1996 - starting problems - evanswho

Hi there,

I recently have had a new gear box and clutch fitted to my Fiat Punto. At first it seemed to drive o.k apart from an occasional pulling back when accelerating, but I put this down to the fact the petrol had run very low and it may have been dirt in the bottom of the fuel tank being sucked into the system. Yesterday when I tried to start it it just made a clicking noise which was coming from the engine and the dash lights were also flashing. When I tuned the key fully nothing happened and it didn't turn over. We tried to bump start it but it would not start however the engine did now turn over but will not start. Any ideas as we are baffled by this one? Thanks Brian.

Fiat Punto 1.1 1996 - starting problems - Collos25

Either the battery is flat or the starter is jammed I would go for the first option first.

Fiat Punto 1.1 1996 - starting problems - injection doc

there is an earth strap at the rear of the engine /gearbox which is crucial. check the earth strap is fitted and tight