Using Multi ECU Scan to reset warning lights and error codes Fiat cars Punto Evo

Hey there lockdown buddies.
We've been editing again during this time of limited other activity. In this episode we take at look at how you use the Multi ECU Scan software (what used to be Fiat ECU Scan) to access your engine ECU and clear software error codes and reset warning lights.
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[@PuntoHowto]

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[@ballsack4321]

Hi, is there any way of contacting you besides leaving a message on here please? Many thanks mate.

[@PuntoHowto]

@@ballsack4321 for what reason ?

[@ballsack4321]

@@PuntoHowto sorry mate, I should have explained a little better 🙂 My beloved car is a year 2000 8v Punto and I intend to keep it forever. I've recently discovered your most excellent channel and wanted to mention something that could help you, namely, protecting the underside of your car using a lanolin based product. I swear by it that's all 🙂

[@PuntoHowto]

@@ballsack4321 feel free to post it in the comments here, I don’t have a punto at the moment, don’t think it’s likely I will get another one either but your advice might help others out

[@ballsack4321]

@@PuntoHowto Will do 🙂 pity you dont have one anymore but I still enjoy your channel, thank you.

[@RS-nl2lp]

110k miles and counting on my 2012 EVO 1.3 85 Lounge. Good car and takes a beating every day. Blue&me, dual climate control and all the other tech still going strong.

[@PuntoHowto]

Good to here, you’ll be catching my 170k+ miles soon !!

[@AFMMOfficial]

Great video! Thanks allot! 🙏🏽💯

[@harleysquirt4774]

Nice video.. Fan from italy

[@PuntoHowto]

Thanks for watching and commenting, would love to come and do a Fiat related video in Italy 🇮🇹 where which party are you from ?

[@harleysquirt4774]

@@PuntoHowto I'm writing to you from central Italy, specifically from Campo Imperatore (Abruzzo)

[@gurkantamer9238]

I just bought the elm 327 obd 2 product. I will try to delete start-stop error code on my punto . Thanks for video!.

[@PuntoHowto]

Stop start error will be because of a fault in the system you’ll probably have found by now you can’t just delete a stop start error message

[@gurkantamer9238]

​@@PuntoHowto you are right, I can not remove it with ELM. In Turkey; we are using a secondary fuel system "LPG" becaause of the high gasoline prices. The start stop option was disabled by LPG Technic service in order to prevent any problem while restrating the engine. (Engine must be started with gasoline, than after LPG will be automaticly activated when the engine tempareture is suitable.)

[@SuperHATCH11]

I can't believe the mileage on your Punto 172k 😲 you must have really looked after it. My 1.4 tjet is currently on 39k so hopefully I get as many miles out of mine as I will never be selling it.

[@PuntoHowto]

I bought it at 7 years old with pretty much all that mileage already on it. It works out to about 25k miles a year and I think the first owner must have traveled a lot, probably up and down a lot of motorways.

[@michaelsweeney5430]

Hi punto How to, Great videos and very helpful. I have a 56 pinto grande 1.4 Have a problem with the engine cutting out first thing I the morning when cold... think the problem is the coolant temperature sensor been faulty but cannot locate it.

[@PuntoHowto]

Temp sensor is on the thermostat housing usually.

[@alypebars9527]

Good vedio, I have punto 2017 Done 70k but have this continous alarm check transmittion, have changed speed sensor twice, worked well for awhile then alarm get back again. Very frestruated

[@PuntoHowto]

The automatic gearboxes on fiats are such a headache I wouldn’t touch them. I’d be looking at getting advice from the dealers, sadly a 2017 model is going to be out of warranty and this sort of problem can get very expensive

[@memybikeni9931]

Good video. I have 2012 Punto Evo 1.2. I’m am getting what looks like two different warning triangles come on, neither of them the engine light but they come on almost every time i drive after a few minutes with the warning ESP unavailable, stop start unavailable, and hill holder un available. some times not at all. Do you know what could be causing all this. Happy to buy the kit recommended if I need to.

[@PuntoHowto]

could be a number of different things, you'll need to get it plugged in.

[@jotaboy]

Great video! Thank you mate! What do you mean at 6:17 when you say "the one we need to fix"? Does that fix the problem? don't you need to take it to a mecanic or something? Thank you for your work! Cheers from Portugal!

[@PuntoHowto]

I had unplugged some things to create the errors, when you do this with older cars you can have lots of errors recorded way back that have never been cleared. So you have to clear all the errors then use the car to see what the current faults actually are. The fault the “one we need to fix” was me turning the ignition on and off repeatedly and rapidly to make the car think there was a starter fault” no actual fix required, but if it was a real fault then the starter is where we would then look, or take it to the mechanic. Thanks for watching from Portugal 🇵🇹 🥳!! Andy

[@zzhughesd]

Great channel. the MES , I’ve found this free or 50Euro. I’ve got another ecu airbag same code. Will this always need re programming thanks

[@PuntoHowto]

Yes it will to program an airbag ECU into the car you'll need the paid for version of MES

[@zzhughesd]

@@PuntoHowto cheers. Got hold of a copy and did a re learn Fiat call proxi allign

[@zzhughesd]

Great. I have a Duologic with transmission fault. I fixed my last airbag ecu module no problem with MES. Wondering what software will tell me for this robotic automated manual box. Cheers Dan.

[@PuntoHowto]

Yes MES should be able to tell you fault codes from the gearbox but you may need to have the full paid for copy.

[@jamaicabeau3795]

Very informative video 👍🏾 I have a fiat punto 1.9 multijet diesel 08 the ABS & ECR lights appears had it tested which two faults appears U1715-87 & C1215-29 I then put the brake switch & still the signs appears could you help ?

[@PuntoHowto]

Having a little look at what these codes might mean as they are manufacture specific, it may be a problem with stability control sensors or it may be a problem with the CanBus system itself, beyond that I can’t really offer anymore help.

[@kennethkitchen4248]

Hi Andy and the scan tool you sent me are using the does it scan for faults codes in the transmission if so could you please tell me the scan tool you are using so I can get one my punto has transmission problems if you don't mind thanks Kenneth

[@PuntoHowto]

The software is called MultiECUScan MES for short used to be called FES (fiat ecu scan) look it up on the website will tell you what you need to get started with it. If you have any questions they have a forum in the website. It should be able to look at faults from a transmission

[@kennethkitchen4248]

@@PuntoHowto thanks for the reply Kenneth

[@martinfrow1716]

Has your car really done 170k+ miles. Looks flippin' good for it 👌

[@PuntoHowto]

Yep, mostly in a period between late 2011 when the car was new and mid 2018 when I bought it. Mostly on motorways and was seemingly well looked after, the only down side it the massive number of stone chips. Embarrassingly I have only put about 4-5k on it, in 2 years

[@martinfrow1716]

@@PuntoHowto I had a Bravo like that. Bought it new and put 80k on in 3 years 😱 Fiat paint is terrible for chipping. Mine was red, the undercover was white, looked like it had spots 😢

[@PuntoHowto]

Yep it’s a similar problem on the Punto also looks like the surface of the moon. 🌓

[@martinfrow1716]

@@PuntoHowto Now you've said that I can notice them, I thought it was just dusty. How about an Abarthesq matt black wrap on the bonnett?

[@loaykawas4495]

Hello mate, i have a question Can i make the coming home/ leaving home function work on my Fiat Bravo 2013 with OBD2 Please help

[@PuntoHowto]

I don’t know anything about the bravo, however Fiat’s are not like VW or Audi, you can’t usually code functions in or out like you can with german cars so I suspect it’s not something you can do

[@jaimecosta2966]

Excelente vídeo... Were can I get that software... I have a Fiat punto 1.2 my life and I have abdometer flashing I believe it could be the blue me.. Since I bought the car new in 2011 I. Must have use it only about six times one day it just started flashing and its still flashing... Any help will be apriciated.. Wish you well

[@PuntoHowto]

You’re possibly quite right to think it the blue and me, you’d need to get the software by Googling “fiat multi Ecu scan”

[@kennethkitchen4248]

Hi andy I left a coment and did this on my new phone and did not get to ask a question properly so here to try again the scan tool you are using can you tell me if possible does it scan for transmission faults I would be greatfull for any help you can also tell me the name of the name of the scan tool I was thinking of buying another scan tool one that will scan transmissions anway keep up all the good work doing these videos KENNETH

[@PuntoHowto]

The software can read faults on transmissions check the MES website to make sure your car is covered

[@hadireg]

👍👍

[@user-cj1uj3bf2b]

Very nice video ! there is also a program for mobile ?

[@PuntoHowto]

There is, but you have to pay £50 a year to use it and there are issues with it connecting to bluetooth elm devices

[@user-cj1uj3bf2b]

@@PuntoHowto and again thank you good evening from Greece amliada

[@PuntoHowto]

Thanks for commenting, we love Greece, we were, there just a few months before all the lock downs, visited Athens, fantastic city, and definitely going back to see more of your beautiful country !!! 👍

[@user-cj1uj3bf2b]

@@PuntoHowtoAthens έχει πολλές όμορφες ομορφιές, είμαι από την Αμαλιάδα κοντά στην πόλη της αρχαίας Ολυμπίας. αν θέλετε να είστε φίλος στο προφίλ στο facebook, σας ευχαριστώ πολύ για τη γνωριμία. < sorry για τα άσχημα αγγλικά μου>

[@PuntoHowto]

🙏 thanks, I tend to use Instagram more you can find me there

[@ColouredVision]

Hey buddy! I noticed that at the start of the video your Start Stop said unavailable? This is my fault code. I'm waiting on my devise arriving to clear this. Do you have the same issue? If so, how did you sort it? I was thinking it could just mean I need a new battery as I have the original one still installed from 2010. Car starts up fine everytime. Just the start stop has never worked. Cheers

[@PuntoHowto]

It’s not a fault code, just times that stop start is not available, in this instance it was the battery not being good enough for stop start to work, the battery was perfectly good but fiat stop start system is fussy and anything less than perfect will annoy the system and stop it workings the battery would have otherwise been fine in a different car from a different brand

[@oosi38]

hi i had a question. i have a punto evo from 2011 1.3multijet with a magnet marelli 8f2.g4 ecu i cant find the ecu in the list i see that it only support 8F3 ecu's. why cant i see or read the engine ecu with MES??

[@PuntoHowto]

Sorry can’t answer that question, you’d be better off posting on the forums on the MES website or sending them an email

[@auraispunk]

Hey - thanks a lot for your video, very helpful! I ended up buying a ODBII interface from amazon (made in china, doesn't say much else .. lol). I'm running multieuscan 4.7 on win10 and i connect via bluetooth mapped to com5. I'm trying to connect to a punto evo 1.4 (2010) - When I open the software, I set the port speed to 38400 bauds, i click test and it seems to work ok, however when I try to connect to the car, it gives me a timeout. Has this ever happened to you? Not sure if you're using the same interface but it definitely has the same colors as mine, looks the same minus the leads.. I just plug mine straight in from the back without the lead :D I'm finding online some interfaces from china require a modification where you remove a resistor.. did you have to do that with yours? Any tip would be greatly appreciated! :D Thanks dude, great work

[@PuntoHowto]

Yes I did have to modify mine, instructions are on the MES website. Worked fine after. I bought mine about 9 years ago now, I stupidly assume they would have maybe fixed this problem

[@auraispunk]

@@PuntoHowto thank you! They give you a silly android app to install with it.. my neighbour claims that it works on his car.. he uses incardoctor.. I guess I'll give it a try, I don't need to do anything too fancy after all, just try and clear the airbags light.. it appears that for 7 pound more you can get a decent lead on eBay that you don't need to tinker around with so let's see, something else to try.. haha thank you for the great video again! And also for replying to the comment :)

[@steveohim]

Do you have a link to that Bluetooth elm327?

[@PuntoHowto]

Here is a link to what appear to be the same as the one I use, however I bought mine over 10 years ago from a different site so cannot vouch for the one in the link it just looks the same. amzn.to/3O8EwjQ

[@CarMachanical]

Bro please share elm327 buy link help me

[@glamorousMSTF]

Hello sir , First of all would like to thank you for your useful videos. I have a Fiat punto evo 2011 and one day out of curiosity turned on the seat belt buzzer or allarm , now i am in a mess and regreful of what i have done , no way to get it back to the former state ( with no allarm sound ) The option is now disappeard from the menu . Last year took my car to a (said) Fiat dealer to turn it off but no success , they could n't turn it off , Charged me even the labour costs . Is there any way to deactivate the allarm sound using Multi ECU scan ? Would be grateful to recieve any answer from you ?! Thanks in advance.

[@PuntoHowto]

Yes you can turn off the seatbelt alarm with MES, I think you might need the full registered version

[@legend-slayer1191]

I have 2010 fiat punto evo do u know if the carsoft cr max will help me or is my car to old

[@PuntoHowto]

I don’t doubt that you could use that device on your car, but it is a lot of money to spend if you are a hobbyist or diyer

[@ghsiii9399]

why only this video wont start for me? all ur vidoes works fine

[@PuntoHowto]

Genuinely can’t answer that? Maybe try on a different device ?

[@ghsiii9399]

@@PuntoHowto works on firefox - i have a question can u pls do a video about p0555 brake sensor replace? how can i find it location?

[@surajhegde1304]

does it work with 1.3 linea mjd?

[@PuntoHowto]

Multiecu scan works with most fiat group cars, you’ll need to check the website for your specific model, I don’t see why it shouldn’t work

[@realfaisalk]

Just a question, would the multi scan software reset any warning lights on the dashboard?

[@PuntoHowto]

It can do, it depends on the reason for the light. If there is a fault then the light will keep coming back until you fix the fault

[@realfaisalk]

@@PuntoHowto it’s says ‘check running lights’ even though all bulbs are working. Would clearing the trouble codes reset it.

[@PuntoHowto]

@@realfaisalk nope the car is still picking up a fault so while the bulbs might be working one of them is either not getting a good connection or giving a high or low resistance, I had it with my Evo and my grande that the side lights in the front would blow but you couldn’t tell with the headlights switched on

[@realfaisalk]

@@PuntoHowto because sometimes when the headlights are on in the night a bit of smoke starts to come out from the front.

[@PuntoHowto]

@@realfaisalk to be fair that can also be steam coming off the hot head lights if it’s damp

[@emigrant4life]

hi! lot of t-jet have cold start problems (starts with 2 or 3 attempts), it often depends on the fuel... it is ECU-software issues or something?

[@PuntoHowto]

Not something I was aware of so not something I can answer, obviously a lot of t-jet cars are getting older so I’d expect a lot more problems on those older cars but specific problems with cold starting is not something I’ve heard about

[@dvkr1248]

What was the device name which you connected on obd port and where can we buy the device. If possible could you please share the link. Mine is fiat 1.3 multijet 2009 model

[@PuntoHowto]

ELM327 is the adaptor used, however you may need a set of patch cables shown in the video to access everything on your car, depending what car you have. You need to look on the Multi ECU Scan website for that information. Not knowing what country you’re in means there is little point me providing links, check amazon or eBay, or equivalents where you live

[@dvkr1248]

@@PuntoHowto I'm from India

[@PuntoHowto]

Cool so you’ll need to look up ELM327 on what ever sites you use locally.

[@dvkr1248]

@@PuntoHowto thank you

[@dzomlamasina1560]

Can u show how to clean EGR ,GP 2006 1.3 MJET

[@PuntoHowto]

Sorry I can’t because I don’t have a car with a 1.3 multijet engine anymore, haven’t had for about 5 years.

[@dzomlamasina1560]

@@PuntoHowto :( Do u know does egr sprey helps to clean egr with out anmount it

[@PuntoHowto]

DZomla Masina yes the instructions are on the can, usually it involves disconnecting the turbo pipe and spraying the cleaner into the intake pipe while the engine is running so that the cleaner circulates inside the egr valve.

[@dzomlamasina1560]

@@PuntoHowto yeep,ty a lot

[@tdkreddy748]

Can we connect to company fitted Music playes using multiscanecu software and activate or disable aux or usb Is Multiscan software is free or should we buy

[@PuntoHowto]

I don’t understand what you’re asking ?

[@tdkreddy748]

@@PuntoHowto thanks for the revert. My query was By Connecting MultiscanECU software with punto car and activate /unlock aux option in company fitted music player

[@PuntoHowto]

@@tdkreddy748 no I do not believe that multiECUScan has this ability, some radios just work when you plug in the aux

[@tdkreddy748]

@@PuntoHowto thank you for the revert, my Delphi IN199 HU do not have aux option enabled, same HU in dynamic and emotion models it is enabled, when we press CD button twice it is not showing AUX

[@bosede-nage8467]

What were the coloured cables for- you did not seem to need them

[@PuntoHowto]

Coloured cables are used on some cars to access different things on the car, so you might need one of the coloured cables to access the abs computer or the electric steering computer

[@melvinnuevo6687]

Good day... my fiat 1.2 punto is now check engine status with 27,0000 km. Is it possible that can i fix it same procedure in this video?

[@PuntoHowto]

Yes you can plug In and see what the fault is, if it’s just a glitch somewhere then you can clear the fault and the light should go, but if something is broken and it needs replacing then the light will keep coming back on

[@melvinnuevo6687]

@@PuntoHowto Thank you very much for the info... i’m a subscriber from Turin Italy...

[@AGBRIELMO]

we can do this by phone apps?

[@PuntoHowto]

There was a phone app but it was very sketchy with a lot of Bluetooth dongles not working. Much more reliable on PC and the dongles are easily available.

[@dialex88]

Hi, is it possible to obtain the Fiat code with multiecuscan?

[@PuntoHowto]

Do you mean the code to unlock the radio, no, you’ll need to get the serial number off the radio and approach a company that has the software to produce the code

[@alexalx7347]

I have a Fiat 500 and i show me now fuel cut Off unavailable ,airbag,start/stop.I did the diagnostic on haldford today ,i change the battery and they try to erase the errors but it comes back .they says is ECU. Can you help with advice please ?

[@PuntoHowto]

I don’t really have any experience working on 500 but I know they have a lot of airbag ECU problems so what you’ve been told maybe correct

[@ubayedulhaque8654]

My punto has a engine light and the code is p1850 what does that mean

[@PuntoHowto]

It’s a transmission fault code from having a quick Google, I recommend you look it up on Google for more specific answers and advice