Fiat Punto engine coughs and cuts out

Car: Fiat Punto
Variant: 1.2 exl
Model Year: 2001
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
when I am at idle if I turn on main beam lights the heater or the elec windows the engine coughs and some times cuts out.
Posted: May 1, 2010 (14 years ago)
Might be worthwhile getting alternator output tested as it seems to be when you draw an electrical load it causes fault .Simple 2 min. check , usually FOC at most garages / fast fit centres while you wait.
Posted May 1, 2010 (14 years ago)

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