General 500 1.2 8v Pop. Struggling to diagnose fault.

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General 500 1.2 8v Pop. Struggling to diagnose fault.

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Hi there first time poster but been an avid reader of the forum to help several fiats.

I have 1.2 8v 500 Pop. I originally ran into bother that when the vehicle was hot it would begin to misfire and essentially go into limp mode and would struggle to start again. During this period it also would cut out when the revs were low. I used a OBD scanner and found error code P0016-76 (camshaft assembly wrong mounting position). I also noticed the water pump leaking. I have since replaced the camshaft position sensore, timing belt (i checked the timing was correct before replacing) and the water pump. The car started great after doing the repairs and carried out a short journey for a road test. But since turning the vehicle off, it refuses to start. The vehicle will crank over but will not fire up, i have since replaced the ignition leads and plugs which all looked good and still no luck. The car is now throwing up 1 fault code P0010-13 variable valve timing diagnosis - open circuit.

I do not believe the previous code stated is the fault here, from how the car is sounding when trying to start it seems like a fueling issue but i would love some advice it anyone has come across this before.

Thank you.
 
Sounds like the timing belt wasn't put on quite right.
I done the timing belt myself, i have done multiple timining belts on these engines and i used the correct timing tools provided. I will try phonic wheel learn. I dont have access to fiat software but i do have access to a Launch OBD
 
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