1994 Fiat Tipo ie from UK and Ireland - Comments

Failure of engine speed sensor at an early stage causing intermittent stopping when engine warm.

Failure of electric window winding mechanism.

Car would not start shortly after delivery, no adequate explanation from the dealer as to the cause. At time of this survey the car has failed again, suspect fuel delivery problem, car immobilised pending, suggestions appreciated. No jokes please.

Good body but reliability due to Fiat's notorious electrics is a major problem.

I have the same problem with my Uno 1400. I cleaned the plug that gives power to the box sitting next to the distributer, whatever you call that. My car kept on going again for the last two months. But now it started again with the same problem. Don't know what to do. I will clean that plug connection again but don't know if it is the problem. If you figured out what it is please e-mail me at pjonker_za@hotmail.com

Thanks, I appreciate it...

I had a Fiat Tipo 1.4 ies (L reg) and it suffered that same problem of cutting out when warm - this was explained to me as a problem with the fuel injection (potentiometer) and was relatively (£60) cheap to repair (but don't go to a Fiat dealer, as they tried to charge over £500!!)

I've just bought another Tipo (M reg) and this one has a fuel injection warning light which lights up sporadically, although there doesn't seem to be any actual problem - any suggestions?

I have the same problem. Mine cuts out when warm all the time. Apparently this is due to the temperature sensor and has cost me 720 pounds sterling. My Fiat Tipo is an L reg petrol injection. Also my clutch has worn out on me after only 62,000 miles which seems rather low.

Craig Palmer