Cinquecento misses

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Lee - 01 Nov 2003 20:05 GMT

I have a '97 Cinquecento S and I seem to have a problem with the engine.
Lately when I've been driving the car, it seems to be jerking as if one of
the cylinders isn't firing, also a red 'injector' light appears on the
dashboard. I've changed the plugs today for starters but it still seem to
be doing the same thing. It's not happening all the time, just sometimes.

Any suggestions are welcome.

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Lee
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The Pilot - 03 Nov 2003 20:52 GMT

> I have a '97 Cinquecento S and I seem to have a problem with the engine.
> Lately when I've been driving the car, it seems to be jerking as if one of
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> Lee
> http://www.bradford7.co.uk

Could be the coil or a broken plug lead.
Also if it has fuel injection it could be numerous things including a dodgy
injector or one of the multitude of sensors.
Try a dealer and ask for a "diagnostic with examiner" on it. About half
hours labour approx.
HTH
Iain.

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Lee - 04 Nov 2003 19:05 GMT

Thanks, also posted in the uk.rec.cars.maintenance NG, someone there
suggested the coil pack. I bought another one today and fitted it tonight
but the problem is intermittent so I'll post back in a couple of days and
let you know how it went.

Cheers

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Lee
http://www.bradford7.co.uk

> > I have a '97 Cinquecento S and I seem to have a problem with the engine.
> > Lately when I've been driving the car, it seems to be jerking as if one of
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> HTH
> Iain.

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The Pilot - 04 Nov 2003 19:39 GMT

> Thanks, also posted in the uk.rec.cars.maintenance NG, someone there
> suggested the coil pack. I bought another one today and fitted it tonight
> but the problem is intermittent so I'll post back in a couple of days and
> let you know how it went.

Had a similar problem with my Brava. It needed a replacement ECU after the
car would not start one day after a similar intermittent fault.
Start saving!
Iain.

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