Having a problem with your car is common, because unfortunately recent vehicles are more and more difficult and consequently at the mercy of more and more possible breakdowns. On this page we’re going to try to help you to fix an injection problem on your Fiat Punto 2 . This is a problem that is specially irritating because it can eventually bring your vehicle to non starting or damaged engine unit. To do this, first we will find out how injection works, then, what are the different concerns that can exist on a Fiat Punto 2 injectors , and finally, how to fix them.
What is the aim of the injection of a Fiat Punto 2?
So we start our content page by quickly explaining how an injection system works so that you have all the information you need to discover the failures connected with it. < br>
The injection system of a Fiat Punto 2 manages the fuel intake into the engine unit , it replaces the old carburettors. It has the benefit to be much more precise and to come, under pressure, to discharge the fuel in the engine unit. The injection pump takes care of pressurizing the fuel and transferring it to the injectors, and the injectors will relieve the fuel in the form of micro-drops into the cylinders of your Fiat Punto 2. The benefit of fuel injection is to have a much more precise dosage than a carburettor and to allow a better air/fuel mixture and consequently a better combustion.
What are the different injection problems on Fiat Punto 2?
Now in this second part, we are going to discover the different injection problems and their signs of illness that you might come across on your Fiat Punto 2 .
Injection pump problems Fiat Punto 2
To start, we will find out the injection pump problems on your Fiat Punto 2, there are not many of them, they are generally frequent but we will highlight them down below:
- Electronic problem of the high pressure pump: If you have an electronic problem, the pressure in your injection system may be too high or too low which will cause a bad air/fuel mixture and consequently a bad combustion and thus alter the behavior of the engine unit of your Fiat Punto 2.
- Leakage from the injection pump of your Fiat Punto 2: If you have a significant leakage problem, the consequence will be much the same as if you have a lack of pressure, you will not have enough pressure and consequently the combustion of your fuel will not be good
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Regarding the results and signs of illness of a fuel pump problem on a Fiat Punto 2 , you will most certainly experience, a lack of power, your engine unit grazing, dark smoke emissions…
Injectors problems Fiat Punto 2
Now we move on to the injector problems on Fiat Punto 2 . Injectors represent the end of your injection system, here are the different problems you might encounter:
- Dirty Fiat Punto 2 injectors: This can happen because of poor fuel quality, they will let less fuel through or more if they are completely clogged. So you will probably have one or more cylinders that are not working effectively.
- Leaky Fiat Punto 2 injector: It’s generally at the high pressure seals that an injector can leak, it can also, more rarely, be cracked or broken.
- Injector Fiat Punto 2 HS: This is the case when your injectors are completely clogged or when you have an electronic problem, it will not let anything go.
Regarding the symptoms of injector problems on your Fiat Punto 2 it is about the same as for a defective injection pump. You might experience problems with starting, throttle response, power loss, and smoke emission.
How to solve an injection problem on a Fiat Punto 2?
To end our article content on the injection problems on Fiat Punto 2 , we will try to give you the solutions that exist to fix these problems.
If after a precise investigation it’s your injection pump that is the cause of your problems, it will unfortunately be very complicated to intervene on the issue without replacing the part, this change generally goes with the replacement of the injectors, and sometimes the tank, it will take between 2000 and 3000 euros for the whole, try to get several diagnostics and estimates before starting any repair.
Regarding a problem with an injector there are various solutions depending on your concerns, here they are:
- Dirty injector: You can clean the injectors of your Fiat Punto 2, do not be reluctant to seek advice from our content page on this subject to get the procedure. If it doesn’t work, you will have to change them.
- Leaky injector: The replace and the purchase of a joint kit will only cost you a few tens of euros, but you still need to be able to replace it, do not hesitate to seek advice from our content page on the injectors that leak on Fiat Punto 2, to have all the solutions available to you.
- Injector HS: Finally, last remedy, your injector is broken or doesn’t work anymore, in general, the replacement of an injector costs around 500 euros labor included.
If you want more guides on the Fiat Punto 2, go to our Fiat Punto 2 category.
