2010 Fiat Croma Experiencing Irregular Idling, Black Smoke, and Cold Start Issues: Potential Faulty Injector Suspected

Hey there! Hearing about your Fiat Croma's condition, it does seem like a failing injector. Your symptoms are fairly clear-cut. I had the same engine troubles with my 2007 Fiat Bravo not too long ago. Black smoke, rough idle, the stalls - the lot. The mechanic found a defect in one of the injectors. It wasn't just clogged it was internally damaged. So, in my case, the bad news was it wasn't repairable, it had to be replaced entirely. And let me tell you, changing it put an end to those engine mishaps. So based on my own experience, your suspicions could be spot on. You may have one or more defective injectors causing your woes. Was it a serious issue? Well, it sure did affect the engine's performance, but once replaced, everything went back to normal. Good luck hope you sort it out soon!

Hey, cheers for the insight! Sounds bang on with what I've been experiencing with my ol' Croma. A damaged injector, eh? Rusty bit of luck for me, it seems. If you don't mind me poking a bit more, how hard did it hit your wallet to replace the faulty injector? And since you had it replaced, any other issues cropping up or is your Bravo running as smooth as a baby's bum now? Thanks again for the info, appreciate your help!

Hey! Ah, the old money question, right? let me tell you, getting that pesky injector fixed ended up setting me back about 515 Euro. Not exactly chump change, but it was worth it in the end. You know how it is - sometimes you've gotta cough up some serious dough to keep your ride in check. But on the bright side, once that injector was given the boot, it was smooth sailing from there. Since taking my Bravo to the garage, there haven't been any issues. It's purring like a kitten now! No more black smoke, no more stalling, just smooth, easy driving. Best money I've spent in a while, I'd say. So keep heart! Could be the same for your Croma - just one faulty injector messing up your day. Hope you get it sorted without too much hurt to your wallet!

Ah you're a lifesaver! Knowing that your Bravo bounced back after forking out for an injector swap gives me some hope for my old girl. 515 Euro does sting a bit, but hearing your car is running like it's fresh off the factory line? Well, that softens the blow, doesn't it? I reckon, I'm gonna suck it up and take her to a trusted mechanic, have them take a gander at those injectors. If that's the bugbear causing all this, well... then it's up to me and my wallet to tackle it, right? Thanks a lot for your advice! Helped add some clarity to this mess I'm dealing with. Time to face the music and get the old girl running right again! Cheers!