2000 Fiat Punto car cuts out

Car: Fiat Punto
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.2 elx
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
when iam parked up r waiting at traffic lights my car just cuts out but it starts straight back up. and no i havent stalled it. just had a full service any ideas? also my cig lighter doesnt work for my sat nav ive changed the fuse but nothing any more ideas?
Posted: Sep 1, 2011 (12 years ago)
Check idle air control valve /stepper .Is the cig . lighter socket getting power ? If so , you can get an adaptor from Maplins which will fit socket and sat nav .
Posted Sep 1, 2011 (12 years ago)
what is an idle air control valve/ stepper? and were is maplins and can i acess it on the net? thanks.
Posted Sep 2, 2011 (12 years ago)
http://www.maplin.co.uk/

You would be advised to get a garage to check out the idle air control valve /stepper if you are not sure .
Posted Sep 2, 2011 (12 years ago)

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