FIAT SCUDO: Questions and answers

Fiat Scudo 2004

We have a Fiat Scudo diesel van and have a problem changing down in 2nd and 3rd gear where it catches the gear. We have had the clutch and fly wheel replaced because the clutch was on the floor but we still have the same problem with the gearbox. Has anyone any thoughts on what the problem could be?

Fiat Scudo 2001

Hi. My Fiat Scudo has started making an awful squealing noise from the power steering pump when it`s ticking over or on low revs. The noise seems to disappear for a while when the engine is warm or when I`m driving faster. Does anyone have any advice please?

Fiat Scudo 2000

Can I fit a driver`s seat from an 03 model to my 2000 model Fiat Scudo? (2.0 jtd)

Fiat Scudo 2003

Hi. I`ve got a diesel 1.9 Fiat Scudo van non turbo. At high revs blue smoke appears and it miss-fires a bit but then runs as sweet as on tick over. I have changed the fuel timing solenoid and disconnected the egr valve but this made no difference. Since this has started it had a small oil leak, but the oil leak is 100 times worse since this problem has started. Can anyone help? (1.9)

Fiat Scudo 2006

I have just bought a Fiat Scudo 1.9d on a 56 reg. I noticed the van runs at 70 degrees - is this normal? I have changed thermostat and it still runs at 70 degrees, please can anyone tell me if theirs is any different? Thanks.

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I have a 2004 Fiat Scudo 2.0 JTD which I have owned from new and I can confirm that the normal running temperature is around 70 degrees. Idling for sometime in traffic on a warm day should make the temperature rise to about 90 degrees, at which point the cooling fan should cut in. Hope this helps - Mark Hubbard from Wiltshire

Fiat Scudo 2001

My Fiat Scudo struggles to start and cuts out, engine code is pz110, which is the air temp sensor, is this likely to be causing the car to do this?

Fiat Scudo 2008

My Fiat Scudo’s airbag seatbelt light flashes and bleeps on the small screen on start up. Can I disable the sound or make the command go away by removing any fuse? If so, how? Thanks.

Fiat Scudo 2001

How many miles does the Fiat Scudo do before the mileometer starts from beginning? I’m looking at buying a van which has 52,000 on the clock and it’s 2001 model?

Fiat Scudo 2003

My Fiat Scudo has lost 5th gear and it just makes a whirling noise when I put it in 5th. All other gears are fine. Does anyone know an easy fix before I shell out for a gearbox? (1.9d)

Fiat Scudo 2002

Where is the heater blower relay located on a 2002 Fiat Scudo? I have found from schematics that the relay is above drivers leg on the dash board but there are 4 relays: Blue, Green, Yellow and a Black one. Which one of these is the heater blower feed relay? (19D no abs, no climatic)

Fiat Scudo 2002

Sometimes, when my Fiat Scudo has been driven and switched off it has problem starting. If you don’t touch the throttle it will start. As though it is run out of fuel, there doesn’t seem to be any pattern to this... Can anyone help?

Fiat Scudo 2009

Exhaust gassesare entering my Fiat Scudo’s cab through the heater vents. Plus. Black deposits on turbo heat shield. Can anyone help or advise?

Fiat Scudo 2006

I lost power steering and the fan heater at the same time on my Fiat Scudo... The engine is still working... Anyone know what this could be?

Fiat Scudo 2004

I can’t find anywhere to drain the radiator on my 2004 Fiat Scudo. I need to change the coolant and antifreeze. Any help please before winter sets in for real?

Fiat Scudo 2008

My indicator won’t work on the driver’s side at the back of my Fiat Scudo. I have checked the bulb and also for loose connections but everything seems fine - what should I check next? (1.6 Multijet)

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I had a similar problem with my 1998 van. It turned out to be the actual light unit itself where the loom plugs onto. The row of tiny connectors were corroded, although couldn’t actually see it. I changed the light unit £45 from europarts Poole Dorset. Problem fixed - John Bufton from Dorset

Fiat Scudo 2006

When my Fiat Scudo van is cold the turbo works fine but when it is hot, or you turn off ignition, the turbo does not work anymore. Any ideas anyone, please?

Fiat Scudo 2002

I too have a problem with my heater for the last year. Having paid a fortune for the slide swith assembly, it still is not working. How difficult is it to now remove the heater motor? (2.0JTD)

Fiat Scudo 2002

The heater blower runs on high all the time and won’t slow down on lower speeds. Why so?

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Sounds to me as if the resistor is faulty, I am sure that is located within the sliding switch assembly, beware though this is a cassette part and very expensive. It can only be obtained in one complete unit with all four lever controls. Had to change my own and now the heater motor has failed! Common Scudo problem I am afraid - Paul Wiltshire from England

Fiat Scudo 2001

Hi, I have got a Fiat Scudo van 2001 181,455 miles on clock, runs well but the problem I have got is the battery light stays on and the fan slider doesn’t work but everything else works. Why?

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Your battery light is on because I would imagine the alternator is knackered. Your fans don’t work because the brushes in the fan motor are knackered too. It is a very common fault on these vans. I hope this helps - Richard Smith from Cornwall

Fiat Scudo 2010

Since new, my van is averaging 25mpg diesel. The book says it should do 42mpg. My mate says his Vivaro was the same but after 3000 miles got better. I have now done 6,000 miles and the mpg is no better. Will it improve or should I take it to the garage?

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Got an ’08 plate from new now got 111,000 on clock and I consistently get 40 MPG. I have found the economy drops to around 33 MPG if doing over 70mph but have never had less than that. I have the 1.6 engine and economy has been consistent from day one - Geoffrey Iason from Moray (Elgin) and Nairn Shire

Fiat Scudo 2000

How often does the timing belt need replacing?

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I have a Citroen Dispatch 2005, 1.9d and my timing belt needs changing on 75k or if a 2.0hdi then its 100k - T from England

Fiat Scudo 2004

I have replaced my engine on the van and a lot of white smoke is coming out. Could it be the fuel pump?

Fiat Scudo 2008

Please help, I am having a nightmare with my Fiat Scudo. My van engine ceased on 100,000 miles and I put in a brand new engine from Fiat. After putting in the engine it drives but it shakes when staionary or stopped. Please help, I have already lost £5,000 on it. I have checked the injectors and they are all OK.

Fiat Scudo

I’m having a problem finding my engine number on my van. Can anybody help?

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It’s not got any mate! Darren Ratcliff from England