Drivers door mechanism has suddenly failed when trying to open from inside - without any warning. Door will open from outside handle and central locking seems OK when operated by the key fob switch. Door lock mechanism releases when manually using the key in the lock, and locks when required. All connecting rods and cables seem to be intact, but I cannot get the lock to release (open door) using the cable connection from the inside drivers door handle - cable and ends are OK. I have removed the lock and still cannot get the lock mechanism to work by simulating lock being released by inside drivers door handle. HELP!

WotNotAgain, April 2009

i have a Fiat Punto Grande (56) plate, and my drivers door is locked / jammed shut and wont open with the key or the central locking causing me to climb in and out of the passenger door ever time i need to get in and out of my car! any suggestions?

Dean Simpson, June 2014

My 06 Punto has a fault with the back drivers side door.... It wont open from the outside unless it has first been opened from the inside?!!! Any ideas???

Supersonic Sid, June 2013

Central locking does not work with the remote Central look keys

smazzer dundee, April 2013

I have had the steering motor replaced, the symtoms of this problem is when the steering wheel begins to twitch and then developes bad shakes when the car is not moving. The new motor cost £640 to replace.

I have also had a jammed seat belt mechanism, and a drivers door that wont shut. The sun visor is snapped as is the rear parcel shelf hinge, and the rear boot is filled with water.

My advice is dont buy fiat unless you are a car mechanic with spare time, or you feel sorry for you local garage and wish to keep them in work.

Any one fancy buying my car?, its a good runner "honest"

Graham Cook, April 2011

(To Sarah G)
Yep i hade to have a new steering colum on my grande 1.4 sport (65 plate) . It was around 2 years old at the time and done around 13000 miles . If i was sat stationary the steering wheel would start violently shaking in my hands !. Luckly it was still under warranty so no problem getting it fixed.

niceblokedave, May 2010

the same thing happened with back passenger door, i took it 2 fiat dealer and got it fixd for free, now i have a problem with the steering colum, waiting to get that fixd. Wot a pain in the butt. Anyone else had problems with the steering?

sarah g, April 2010

both my back doors wont open, from the outside, this is just 1 problem that i have had with my punto!!!

kirsty, February 2010

hi. we had this problem on a 56 plate. it was rectified on a fiat recall {when we contacted the dealer} maybe worth checking on tinternet for recall info. dave

dave-evo, January 2010

i have the same the problem and a mechanic mate of mine said that my car was donald ducked!!! What does this mean ?

Alan Hutton, October 2009

Same has happened to my Girlfriends car when i was driving it. A mechanic mate of mine took off the door card and found the fault to be with the doors actual mechinism. New ones can be purchased from Fiat for around £55 inc VAT. Pain in the bum having to open the window to get out!

David Cummings, June 2009

same has happened to me, i have been on several forums but have yet to found a solution.
Certainly seems to be a common problem

Ashwork, May 2009

can't help but exactly the same has just happened to mine - have the door panel off etc etc... just about to take the lock unit out (once i get a torque screw driver that fits!!) hoping a lever operated by the cable or spring has come of... will reply again once i know.

Rob, May 2009