Engine & fuel system
6 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Long cranking time before starting
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program ECM with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Stop-start system warning lamp illuminated in instrument panel after reverse gear is engaged
Overview
- Affects
- All models with stop-start system and parking aid control, VIN →1123559.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Instrument panel software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program instrument panel with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models with Diesel engines.
- Fault codes
P0237P0238P2562P2563
Symptoms
Lack of power. Possible trouble codes stored: P0237, P0238, P2562, P2563. Whistling noise from engine. White smoke coming from exhaust.
Cause
Turbocharger (TC) control pressure sensor faulty.
Internal failure of turbocharger (TC).
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Replace turbocharger (TC) and turbocharger (TC) control pressure sensor.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Central locking not operating when using remote control
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Irregular operation of lane departure warning system. Irregular operation of stop-start system.
Cause
Multifunction control module software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program multifunction control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.
Engine coolant leak from intake manifold area
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 1.6/2.0 Diesel engines, →10/09.
- Parts
- 4 parts
Cause
Intake manifold gasket failure due to Diesel fuel contamination.
Repair
- Pressure test cooling system.
- If coolant leak from area indicated: Replace black intake manifold gaskets with modified green gaskets.
Parts4 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Intake manifold gasket kit | 71754211 | 1 |
| Nut | 55192175 | 9 |
| Collar - 1,6 | 71714117 | 2 |
| Collar - 2,0 | 71714118 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.
Coolant leak in area of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler
Cause
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler housing cracked/broken.
Repair
- Fit modified EGR cooler housing.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| EGR cooler housing | 71772987 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 13.
Electrical & ignition
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Condensation in front fog lamps
Water ingress into front fog lamps. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair steps
- Remove front fog lamps.
- Dry out and clean front fog lamps.
- Remove existing ventilation elements from front fog lamps.
- Fit modified ventilation elements to front fog lamps.
- Refit front fog lamps.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front fog lamp ventilation element | 71753060 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
TPMS warning lamp illuminated
Symptoms
Trouble code stored: C1010 (TPMS sensor).
Cause
TPMS control module software fault.
Repair
- Re-program TPMS control module with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Seat belt warning buzzer and warning lamp on when seat belt fastened
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Cause
Front seat belt buckle wiring harness damaged due to trapping in seat height adjustment linkage.
Repair
- Repair or replace front seat belt buckle wiring harness as necessary.
- Protect wiring harness with convoluted plastic conduit.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Brakes
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
ESP warning lamp illuminated
BPP switch incorrectly fitted.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Fault codes
C1215
Symptoms
Trouble code stored: C1215 - brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
Repair steps
- Remove BPP switch.
- Check operation of BPP switch, replace if necessary.
- Ensure brake pedal is fully released.
- Fit BPP switch (a click may be heard).
- Check operation of BPP switch.
- Erase fault memory.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| BPP switch | 50512681 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Brake pedal sticking or not returning causing overheating of brake discs
Symptoms
Brakes binding.
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of brake pedal assembly.
Repair
- Fit modified brake pedal assembly.
Parts4 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pedal | 77366184 | 1 |
| Brake pedal pivot pin | 71747803 | 1 |
| Brake pedal pivot bush | 71740397 | 2 |
| Clip | 71747693 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Steering
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Multifunction steering wheel controls intermittent operation or not working
Cause
Multifunction steering wheel control button assemblies faulty.
Repair
- Fit new multifunction steering wheel control button assemblies.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Wipers & visibility
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Windscreen wiper blade not clearing windscreen efficiently
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of windscreen wiper arm.
Repair
- Fit new driver's side windscreen wiper arm.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Windscreen wiper arm (LHD) | 50521548 | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper arm (RHD) | 50521549 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor performance or failure of AC system
Overview
- Affects
- All models with air conditioning (AC), VIN →1134577.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 3 parts
Cause
Refrigerant leak from AC pipe seal rings.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified AC pipe seal rings. Recharge AC system with correct quantity of refrigerant.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Seal ring | 10877887 | 1 |
| Seal ring | 10877980 | 2 |
| Seal ring | 10878180 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 14.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- EGR
- Exhaust gas recirculation — feeds some exhaust gas back into the intake to cut emissions
- BPP Switch
- Brake pedal position switch — behind the pedal, it triggers the brake lights
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- AC
- Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
- BPP
- Brake pedal position — the switch behind the pedal that triggers the brake lights
- LHD
- Left-hand drive — steering wheel on the left
- RHD
- Right-hand drive — steering wheel on the right
- TC
- Turbocharger — the exhaust-driven compressor that boosts engine power
- TPMS
- Tyre pressure monitoring system — warns if a tyre is under-inflated
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- EGR Cooler
- A heat exchanger that cools exhaust gas before it is fed back into the intake
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- Instrument Panel
- The dashboard display that shows warning lights and messages
- Intake Manifold
- The housing that distributes air into the cylinders
- Multifunction Control Module
- The control module that runs shared electrical functions (lights, wipers, locking, and so on)
- Parking Aid
- The reversing/parking sensors and their control module
- Refrigerant
- The gas/liquid that carries heat in the air-conditioning system
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Stop-Start
- The system that cuts the engine at idle and restarts it when you pull away
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Wiring Harness
- The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
- Recirculation
- Air-conditioning mode that recirculates cabin air instead of drawing in outside air
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.6 JTDM 16V?
This guide contains 14 workshop bulletins for the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.6 JTDM 16V. Of these, six concern the engine and fuel system and three the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.6 JTDM 16V have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.6 JTDM 16V faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.