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If your Fiat Punto has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your car gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …

If your Fiat Punto’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your car’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing …

Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Fiat Punto. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your car’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …

P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Fiat Punto. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your car’s fuel pressure is too high. While P0088 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Punto’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel …

P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Fiat Punto’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Fiat Punto. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The …

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Fiat Punto’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Punto as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Fiat Punto as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Fiat Punto. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its …

P0056 is a somewhat common O2 sensor-related OBD2 trouble code. It is a generic code, which means it has the same definition for the Fiat Punto as it would any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and almost never …