Good evening. Already excuse my English is not the best then thank all those who in this forum, one way or another try to help you identify and resolve these and other problems we will facing. Do not want to be thorough, yet there is need for a brief history so they can understand the problem List of owner submitted problems with the Alternator on the Fiat Punto Fiat Punto Alternator Problems. 2008 manual grande Posted: Dec 8, 2010 I have a diesel 1.3 multijet punto 2005. For no apparent reason , I will hear a slight reluctance of the car to start and a short time later, the battery gives it's last gasp. I have a spare which i keep charged up, but this seems to have almost the same power in it as the one I take off, which WhoCanFixMyCar has produced this handy guide to highlight some of the common problems with alternators and the likely cost of a replacement. The average cost of an alternator repair is £340.44. The average driver saving for an alternator repair through WhoCanFixMyCar is £177.92. Car repairs can be daunting, particularly when it comes to 1. Battery Cables. If you have a battery post that looks like this, it may be keeping your Punto from starting. Start by taking a look at the battery posts. If they are loose or corroded, it acts as a barrier that can keep the starter from getting the voltage it needs to crank the engine. This should glow when you turn your key, but should go off after cranking. If it stays on their is some problem with the charging system. (alternator) 2.Battery : Get the battery completely charged, once it is charged please confirm it holds 12+ V. Also if its a wet cell kindly check the fluid levels. 1. Jul 29, 2014. #6. Good news, alternator changed and all problems have gone away. Pretty easy to do tbh, took 2 hours ish as I took my time. Hardest part was getting the new aux belt back on! Removed the air con compressor to get access to the top bolt, cant see how it could have been done in situ tbh. Hi All, I’ve noticed now and again there’s a whining noise when I start the car. The noise goes after after about 30 seconds and the car drives fine. It’s very rare the noise is there and is fine, it’s just once in a blue moon I notice this high pitch whine, Driving the car has been fine .

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