My UK spec (yr 2000) Punto 1.2 petrol has up until recently always started first time. 6 months ago it would not start, and when turning the engine over there was no signs of it trying to start - no mis fire / ocassional fire from the engine, it just turned over merrily without any trace of the engine firing up. Jump starting did no good as the battery had plenty charge left in it, and the starter shows no signs of wear - not sluggish or sticking. The only way to start the car when it takes 'a turn' is to push start it. It starts perfectly for the next 6 months and then 'plays up' again. Once again, the only way to start it is to bump start the car. Each time this has happened I've been without tools so have not been able to check that a spark is being produced, but ther is also an other problem with the front wipers which are erratic and judder when on intermittent wipe. First ocurrance was in an sunny summer day, second occurrance was on a mild. dry, January day. Any experts out there who can solve the 'no start' problem. Is it an easy fix or a bank loan job. Thanks, John
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17 years ago