My Fiat goes into limp mode

Why does this happen and how to avoid being scammed at the shop?

🚨 Don't change parts randomly

When a Fiat goes into limp mode, it can be due to multiple factors: from a simple dirty spark plug to a catastrophic failure in the injection pump or catalytic converter.

Going to a traditional mechanic with such a generic symptom often ends in "repairs by elimination", where you will be charged hundreds of dollars changing parts until the problem goes away.

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Have another symptom in your Fiat?

jerks when accelerating has a flashing check engine light loses power suddenly blows white smoke from exhaust blows black smoke from exhaust blows blue smoke from exhaust vibrates roughly at idle is hard to start cold smells strongly of gas has excessive fuel consumption

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