Technical Electric issue on Punto 176

[glisbird]

Hello everyone,

I am the proud owner of a 1998 Punto 55 S (MK1). I'm writing to you about an electrical problem: the front and rear wipers, the window washer pump, the interior ventilation and the car radio are out of order. They broke down at the same time so I suppose the root cause is the same. All the fuses are in good condition. Wiring is ok. My mechanic suggested replacing the fuse box with a second-hand part, which we did, but to no avail. He is now very vague about possible explanations and doesn't offer a solution. Could the starter contactor be to blame? What are your thoughts?

all your tips are welcome to help me

Thank you!

 

[the green vanper]

Hello,

Check the downloads section of the forum, there are eLearn docs with wiring diagrams and troubleshooting schemes available.

I'm quite sure the mechanic is missing something.

In fact all the mentionned receivers are powered through the ignition, but there are also others, like headlights, brake lights, indicators... So I'm not sure if the ignition switch might be the cause, if the other receivers work fine.

 

[Steve gt]

Hello everyone,

I am the proud owner of a 1998 Punto 55 S (MK1). I'm writing to you about an electrical problem: the front and rear wipers, the window washer pump, the interior ventilation and the car radio are out of order. They broke down at the same time so I suppose the root cause is the same. All the fuses are in good condition. Wiring is ok. My mechanic suggested replacing the fuse box with a second-hand part, which we did, but to no avail. He is now very vague about possible explanations and doesn't offer a solution. Could the starter contactor be to blame? What are your thoughts?

all your tips are welcome to help me

Thank you!

Hi , I had a similar problem with wipers & blower etc not working and it turned out to be a yellow relay on the rear of the fuse board at the drivers footwell . There is a thread on here somewhere

 

[glisbird]

Hi guys,

Thank you for your feedback! I've just tested the yellow relay and it is down!! It should be the issue.

I found this spare part, would it be okay for the replacement? 0 986 AH0 251

Thank you

 

[Steve gt]

Hi guys,

Thank you for your feedback! I've just tested the yellow relay and it is down!! It should be the issue.

I found this spare part, would it be okay for the replacement? 0 986 AH0 251

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Thank you

Glad you found it wasn’t working I’m not 100% sure, looks similar wiring diagram on the relay, I googled the relay number 2111 and all were yellow ones , they are used on the Fiat coupe and some alfas .