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 Mk3 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 Mk3 such as ABS sensor, MAF, camshaft & crankshaft, visit www.bavariandominator.co.uk.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Check Engine warning light - the engine warning light (also known as check engine light) is very important, and if illuminated it should be dealt with as soon as possibe. The most likely cause of the engine light on your dashboard is a sensor of some kind. It could be a camshaft, crankshaft, O2, MAP, or MAF sensor. It could also be the ignition coils which as causing a misfire in the engine. To diagnose the fault yourself you should use the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader which will allow you to read & reset the Fiat trouble codes, and also clear the engine warning light from the dashboard.
Fiat Punto Mk3 ABS warning light - the ABS warning symbol will illuminate on the dashboard if your braking system is not working as it should. The main cause of an ABS warning light is a faulty ABS sensor, which is generally the cheapest to replace but there are 4 of them in your car (one on each wheel). There is also the possibility that there could be a fault with the ABS module, or the ABS pump, these are quite expensive to replace or repair. To find the fault you can use the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader kit which will pinpoint the problem, and allow you to erase the ABS trouble code from your Fiat, and then turn off the ABS warning light from the dashboard.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Brake & ABS warning light - see above, generally if your ABS light is illuminated, your brake ! warning symbol will also illuminate.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Airbag warning light - the airbag warning symbol is an important safety feature in your Punto, and this warning light should be taken seriously and acted upon straight away if illuminated. We recommend you use the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader to pinpoint the electrical fault in the airbag system. You can read & reset the airbag trouble codes in the Fiat, then reset the airbag warning light aswell with this kit.
Fiat Punto Mk3 brake warning light - if this ! brake warning symbol illuminates on its own it will mean one of two things. The first thing is that the handbrake is in the ON position. If you are confident that that handbrake is fully off, but the light is still illuminated it means you need to check your brake fluid levels and top up accordingly.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Low Tyre Pressure warning light - the tyre pressure warning symbol will illuminate in your Fiat if one or more tyres is not inflated to the correct pressure. Please check your tyres and fill up with air if needed.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Spanner Wrench Service Due warning light - the service due spanner will turn on when it is time to give your Fiat Punto a service. You are advised to take this to the dealer workshop or garage, however you can do this yourself but you would need to use a diagnose tool to reset the oil service function on your Punto.
Fiat Punto Mk3 S (Sport) warning light - the S symbol remains illuminated when the SPORT fuction is enabled. The light will turn off when the normal driving conditions are in operation.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Passenger Airbag warning light - the passenger airbag with a 2 next to it will illuminate when the front passenger airbag has been deactivated so that a child or baby seat can be installed onto this seat.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Engine Oil Pressure warning light - if the low engine oil pressure illuminates in RED on your dashboard you should stop the car immediately and have it looked at by a Fiat dealer workshop or garage.
Fiat Punto Mk3 ESP warning light - the ESP light will generally flash if you are driving over unever surfaces such as snow, ice or gravel. If this light is illuminated under normal driving conditions the system has a fault and can be diagnosed by plugging the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader in the Punto Mk3 diagnostic port.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Engine Oil Level warning light - the oil drop symbol is shown on the display when the engine oil level falls below the minimum recommended value. Restore the correct engine oil level by topping up.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Electronic Power Steering warning light - the electronic power steering warning light will turn on when the system has failed. You can diagnose this problem yourself by using the iCarsoft i950 Fiat OBD Code Reader kit.
Fiat Punto Mk3 DOT Coolant Temperature warning light - the dot symbol will turn on if the ecu detects that the engine coolant temperature is tool high. If this illuminates the car should be stopped immedeately and checked over by a professional. You can also check for leaks yourself as the expansion tank is prone to cracking. Do not unscrew the expansion tank cap until the engine has completely cooled down.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Cruise Control warning light - the cruise control warning symbol will illuminate when the system is activated, and will turn off when the system is deactivated.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Vehicle Protection System warning light - the symbol (together with a dedicated message) may be shown on the display to indicate that there is a fault in
the Fiat Code system or, if applicable, the alarm system. In this case, contact a Fiat dealership as soon as possible.
the Fiat Code system or, if applicable, the alarm system. In this case, contact a Fiat dealership as soon as possible.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Brakepads warning light - the brakepads warning symbol will illuminate when the brakepads in your Punto are close to being worn out and should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent damage to the brake discs.
Fiat Punto Mk3 Battery warning light - the battery warning symbol means that the battery in your Fiat Punto is not being charged and should be checked out by a Fiat dealer workshop or garage.
