Target Audience:
Professional technicians and experienced DIY mechanics.
Instruction Format:
Numbered instructions, detailed sub-steps, notes, cautions, and warnings.
Visual Aids:
Detailed illustrations, drawings, photos, and enlarged inset views.
Organization:
Numbered table of contents for quick information retrieval.
Delivery Method:
Instant Download
Manual Coverage Overview:
Comprehensive repair, maintenance, rebuilding, refurbishing, and restoration of the Fiat Punto 1999.
Estimated Page Count:
Likely exceeds 500 pages, typical for a full service repair manual.
Manual Type:
Full Service Repair Manual
Engine Mechanical:
Engine disassembly, assembly, diagnostics, repair procedures for all engine variants.
Engine Electrical:
Ignition system, fuel injection, starting and charging systems, sensors, ECU diagnostics.
Transmission Manual:
Clutch system, manual gearbox overhaul, repair, and adjustment.
Transmission Automatic:
If applicable, automatic transmission diagnosis and repair.
Suspension And Steering:
Front and rear suspension components, steering rack, power steering system.
Brakes:
Brake system hydraulic circuits, ABS (if equipped), front and rear brake caliper and disc/drum servicing, parking brake.
Electrical System:
Complete wiring diagrams, lighting system, power windows, central locking, instrument cluster, dashboard.
Body And Frame:
Body panel repair, door mechanisms, window regulators, interior trim removal and installation.
HVAC:
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system diagnosis and repair.
Maintenance Procedures:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, spark plug replacement.
Diagnostic Procedures:
Troubleshooting guides, symptom-based diagnostics, common faults and their solutions.
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step instructions for component removal, installation, and repair.
Rebuilding Procedures:
Detailed procedures for rebuilding engines, transmissions, and other major components.
Electrical Troubleshooting:
Combined troubleshooting and electrical service procedures with detailed wiring diagrams.
Depth Of Information:
Comprehensive, covering everything from basic maintenance to advanced diagnostics and full rebuilds, intended for professional technicians but accessible to skilled DIY mechanics.
Engine Variants Covered:
Likely covers 1.1L FIRE, 1.2L 16V FIRE, 1.4L SPI, and 1.7L TD engines.
Horsepower Range:
Typically ranges from 55 hp to 85 hp for petrol variants, and 60-70 hp for diesel.
Torque Range:
Varies by engine, e.g., 1.2L 16V approximately 114 Nm.
Fuel Injection:
Electronic Fuel Injection (MPI or SPI depending on engine).
Engine Codes Examples:
e.g., 176B4.000 (1.2L 16V), 176B2.000 (1.2L 8V).
Euro Ncap Rating Early:
Likely 3-star (for the original Euro NCAP tests of the era).
ABS:
Optional on many variants.
Airbags:
Driver airbag standard, passenger airbag optional.
Seatbelts:
Pre-tensioning seatbelts.
Infotainment Features:
Basic radio/cassette or CD player, depending on trim level. Limited advanced technology for its era.
Driver Assistance Systems:
Minimal by modern standards; ABS was optional. No advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) expected.
Connectivity Options:
No Bluetooth or USB connectivity typically found in this model year. Aux input might be present on some aftermarket head units.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first (check manual for specific engine).
Timing Belt Interval:
Critical item; usually around 70,000 - 100,000 km or 5-7 years, depending on engine. Manual will specify exact interval and procedure.
Engine Oil Type:
Refer to manual for specific viscosity grades (e.g., 10W-40, 15W-40) and API/ACEA specifications.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, usually with silicate inhibitors. Manual will specify type and mix ratio.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4, depending on system requirements. Manual will specify.
Common Faults General:
Potential issues can include wear on suspension components, electrical gremlins (especially in older vehicles), exhaust system corrosion, and timing belt failure if not replaced on schedule.
Timing Belt Risk:
High risk of catastrophic engine damage if the timing belt breaks or slips, especially on interference engines.
Rust Locations:
Common areas for rust include wheel arches, sills, and around the windscreen.
