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Fiat Punto

Type 176

In Motortune Pro
Control units5
On any adapter1 of 5
Service reset—
Actuator tests15

Need to read fault codes or check a warning lamp on your Punto without a workshop trip? Motortune turns your iPhone and an ELM327 / OBD-II adapter into a scanner for the Fiat Punto (type 176): it walks every control unit it can reach, names each fault in plain language and runs guided service routines. Free to scan; the one-time $18.99 Motortune Pro adds the write features.

Control units

Every unit the catalog lists for this model, across its model years — your car carries a subset, which the app finds when it connects. The tag says what reaches each one: Any adapter MS-CAN adapter vLinker MS Special cable

  • Engine
    • Bosch Motronic M2.7Pre-OBD
    • Marelli IAW 49FAny adapterActuators
  • Brakes / ABS
    • ABS Bosch 5.3Pre-OBD
  • Airbags
    • Airbag MY97Pre-OBD
  • Keys & security
    • Alarm ICIT/TRW VAS95Special cable

What you can do

  • Read fault codes, every reachable unit
  • Freeze frame
  • Vehicle & control-unit info
  • Clear fault codesPRO
  • Adaptations & resetsPRO
  • Actuator tests (15)PRO
  • Control-unit browser, DID explorer, raw consolePRO

Service functions and actuator tests are matched to each unit’s software version when you connect, so your car may show a subset.

Adapter

1 of 5 control units — including the engine — sit on the standard OBD pins, which any ELM327 v1.5+ adapter reaches. 1 need a make-specific pin-switching cable that Motortune doesn’t support yet. 3 predate the OBD socket and can’t be reached with an OBD adapter.

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Other Fiat models: 500 312 · 500e · 500e · 500L · 500X 334 · Argo / Cronos 358 · Barchetta 183 · Bravo 198 · Bravo / Brava 182 · Coupé 175 · Croma 154 · Croma 194 · Freemont JF · Grand Siena · Grande Punto 199 · Idea 350 · Linea 323 · Marea 185 · Mobi 341 · Multipla 186 · Novo Uno (Facelift) 327 · Ottimo · Palio (Facelift) · Palio (Restyle) · Palio / Albea / Siena / Weekend · Palio / Albea / Siena / Weekend (Restyle 2) · Panda 141 · Panda 169 · Panda 319 · Perla · Punto (International) 118 · Punto 188 · Punto Evo / Punto 199 · Qubo 300 · Sedici 189 · Seicento 187 · Stilo 192 · Tempra 159 · Tipo 160 · Tipo / Egea 356 · Toro · Ulysse · Uno 146 · Uno 195 · Viaggio

Punto — frequently asked

Does Motortune work with the Fiat Punto?

Yes. The Fiat Punto (type 176) is in Motortune’s catalog with 5 control units, 1 of which Motortune can reach with the right adapter. Coverage is mapped from the diagnostic catalog; try Demo mode and the in-app compatibility check on your car before relying on it.

How do I read fault codes on a Fiat Punto?

Plug an ELM327 / OBD-II adapter into the Punto’s diagnostic socket, switch the ignition on, and connect from Motortune on your iPhone. It walks every control unit it can reach — engine and more — and lists each fault in plain language with the unit that reported it. Reading codes is free; clearing them is part of the one-time Motortune Pro.

Which service functions does Motortune run on the Punto?

Adaptations & resets — 1 guided routine across this model’s control units. The app confirms each unit’s software version before offering one, so what you see on your car can be a subset. Part of Pro.

What adapter do I need for the Punto?

1 of 5 control units — including the engine — sit on the standard OBD pins, which any ELM327 v1.5+ adapter reaches. 1 need a make-specific pin-switching cable that Motortune doesn’t support yet. 3 predate the OBD socket and can’t be reached with an OBD adapter.

How much does Motortune cost?

Motortune is free to download and scan. The one-time $18.99 Motortune Pro adds clearing codes, the service reset, service functions, actuator tests and per-unit live data. No subscription, and one purchase covers every Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Abarth, Lancia, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Peugeot and Citroën you own.

Motortune Pro

On the Punto

$18.99 one-time

Reading fault codes is free. One purchase covers every Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Abarth, Lancia, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Peugeot and Citroën in your garage, with Family Sharing. Try Demo mode first — no adapter needed.

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Coverage is mapped from a diagnostic catalog of these models and is provided as-is, with no warranty. Some cars may not respond, some features may be unavailable on your car’s software version, and some adapters may be incompatible — always confirm with Demo mode and the in-app compatibility check before relying on any result. Motortune is an independent diagnostic tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Stellantis or any of its brands. Make, model and control-unit names appear here only to describe vehicle compatibility. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.