wouldnt think mate as i had to do that quite a few times and no such thing happened, i would imagine the starter motor is playing up, never heard of any1 frying an ECU with a help of a jumpstart...

Any cars ECU be damaged with jump starting if done incorrectly, but it's very unlikely it'll happen. However if your Stilos battery is completely flat jumping will not start it which I suspect is the case here. You need to put it on charge overnight and she should start ok.

Originally Posted by dannybaba

Thanks for the reply guys, there was a post on FIATFORUM

Technical: ECU - Don't Jump Start! - The FIAT Forum proper scared me

I have got a little jump start kit, will that charge the battery? Or do I have to take it to garage and ask them to charge it for me?

Well if you read that thread you will see the correct info from Ian aka T14.. he tells you to use a pulse charger which is the correct method to use..we also on here give the same info.. http://www.clubfiat.net/tech/1766-st...overnight.html not to keen on jump start kits being used on a stilo myself I think a sudden volage spike could cause you all sorts of problems IMHO..the electronics are very touchy so I personally think its always best to err on the side of caution

Ive never had problems although I do use surge protect jump leads. Lol.

Originally Posted by MEP

Ive never had problems although I do use surge protect jump leads. Lol.

Glad to see that you do this with your car Jon..the cost of a new ECU is pocket busting..

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