Fiat Punto car warning lights, car warning symbols such as engine management light, ABS light, airbag light this guide will help you. We have created this Fiat Punto dashboard lights meaning guide and will show you how to deal with an engine light, airbag warning light, ABS light and all of the other car warning signs on your dashboard. You might need to buy a scanner online which will show Fiat trouble codes and clear the warning light for good.
If you need to reset a dashboard light or diagnose a fault on your Punto Mk2 we would recommend the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader.
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If you need a new sensor to fix your Fiat Punto Mk2 such as ABS sensor, MAF, camshaft & crankshaft, visit www.bavariandominator.co.uk.
Fiat Punto Mk2 check engine warning light - if this engine symbol appears on your dashboard when driving it indicates that there is a fault in the engine management system. On most occasions the problem will be relating to a sensor such as MAF, camshaft, crankshaft, O2 or similar, it could also be a faulty ignition coil. You can diagnose the Fiat Punto engine warning light with the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader which will allow you to read & reset the Fiat trouble/problem code, and then allow you to remove and turn off the engine warning light from your speedo.
Fiat Punto Mk2 Airbag warning light - if the airbag symbol appears on the dashboard on your Fiat it means there is a serious fault in this system, and the circuit is open. You should get this fault diagnosed without further delay. We would recommend using the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader kit which will read & reset the airbag trouble codes and reset the warning light from the dashboard.
Fiat Punto Mk2 ABS warning light - if the ABS warning symbol is showing up on your dashboard it means there is a fault in the braking system and needs to be looked at straight away. The most common reason for an ABS sensor to light up on your dashboard is an ABS sensor fault. Your car will have 4 ABS sensor (one on each wheel). There are also the possibility of an ABS module failure and an ABS pump failure which is quite expensive to replace. The first step though is to use the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader to diagnose the fault. The kit will also reset the trouble codes and ABS warning light from the dashboard.
Fiat Punto Mk2 ABS & Brake warning light - see above (ABS warning light) generally if the ABS warning light is illuminated, the brake warning light will also illuminate.
Fiat Punto Mk2 Oil Can warning light - if the oil can warning symbol illuminates on your dashboard it means you have low oil pressure. You should check your oil levels and top up if required. If you have topped up your oil and the light remains illuminated, it could mean you have a problem with the oil level sensor.
Fiat Punto Mk2 Pre Heating Glow Plugs warning light - the pre heating warning light will only illuminate on the dashboard of diesel cars. When you put your key in the ignition and turn once you will see this light. You should only start the engine when this symbol has gone out on its own. On cold starts it may take a little longer for this to turn off.
Fiat Punto Mk2 Steering Wheel warning light - the steering wheel warning light relates to the power steering system and if illuminated it means that the system has failed. You should have it checked out, or you can do it yourself by using the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader.
Fiat Punto Mk2 Water in Oil warning light - this warning symbol will only illuminate in diesel models and if illuminated during normal driving conditions you have have it checked out by your local Fiat dealer workshop or garage.
Fiat Punto Mk2 passenger airbag warning light - the passenger airbag warning light will illuminate when the front passenger airbag has been disabled so that a child or baby seat can be placed on the seat. Make sure this is illuminated if there is a child or baby seat installed.
Fiat Punto Mk2 Brake warning light - the brake warning symbol could be illuminated because the handbrake is in the on position. If you are satisfied that the handbrake is off, and the light is still illuminated you should check your brake fluid levels and top up accordingly.
Fiat Punto Mk2 hill hold warning light - hill hold warning symbol will illuminate if this system has failed. If you get this warning message you are advised to have the car checked out by your local Fiat dealer workshop or garage.
Fiat Punto Mk2 ESP Traction control warning light - it is likely that this warning symbol will flash when driving over surfaces with low traction such as snow/ice or gravel roads. If the light is illuminated in normal driving conditions then there is a fault in this system. You can diagnose this with the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader.
Fiat Punto Mk2 DOT warning light - if you get the round dot illuminated on your Punto dash it means that the engine coolant temperature is too high and you should stop the vehicle immedeately. Get out of the car and check for any leaks as the coolant could be escaping from the expansion tank. It is common for expansion tanks to crack and need replacing. Do not unscreen the cap to the expansion tank until the engine is completely cool.
Fiat Punto Mk2 CITY warning light - this is the dualdrive warning message. When dualdrive is selected this CITY warning light will turn on, when the dualdrive system is deactivated the light will turn off.
Fiat Punto Mk2 battery warning light - this is the battery warning symbol in your Fiat Punto, if illuminated it means that the battery is not being charged and should be checked out by your local Fiat dealer workshop or local garage.
