Petrol · 2011–2024
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All about the Lancia Ypsilon (846)All about the 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 8v & 16v FIRE engine
The 1.2 8v & 16v FIRE engine was fitted to the Lancia Ypsilon (846) (2011–2024). In the EU that is 63.7 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.2 69 hp.
The most expensive known risk is head gasket failure after overheating: it usually appears at 100,000–220,000 km and costs €400–900 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Misfire, rough idle, flashing engine light, P030x codes, sometimes visible sparking at the leads in the dark or wet
Fix: Check plugs, leads and the coil pack; replace the leads as a set with good-quality parts and the coil pack if it is cracked or weak
Signs: Hunting or pulsing idle, stalling when coming to a stop, sometimes worse in damp weather; throttle position fault codes on electronic throttles
Fix: Clean the throttle body, the idle control valve (cable-throttle 1.1 and early 1.2) and the MAP sensor, check the breather hoses, then run the throttle adaptation; replace the throttle body if the position sensor is faulty
Signs: Engine cuts out while driving or will not start, often when hot, then restarts after cooling; code P0335
Fix: Read the fault memory, check the sensor plug and wiring, and replace the sensor with a quality part
Signs: Temperature gauge stays low, weak heater, fans start early, engine light with coolant temperature codes
Fix: Replace the thermostat (check which of the two types the engine has), refill and bleed the cooling system, and renew old coolant
Signs: Coolant loss, coolant traces or crust at the pump behind the timing cover, noise from the pump bearing
Fix: Replace the pump together with the timing belt kit; use only a thin bead of sealant on the pump
Signs: Coolant loss without a visible leak, white smoke, mayonnaise under the oil cap, overheating, bubbles in the expansion tank
Fix: Pressure and CO test of the cooling system; replace the head gasket, have the head checked for flatness, and fix the cause (thermostat, pump, fan, leaks)
Signs: Oily engine, oil drops under the car, oil smell; oil can reach the coil pack area on top of the engine
Fix: Find the leak and replace the cam cover gasket or the leaking crankshaft seal; a rear crankshaft seal needs the gearbox removed
Signs: Heavy steering, EPS warning
Fix: Repair or replace the column / sensor
Signs: Knocks over bumps
Fix: Replace parts
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Longer and rougher shifts, pump runs often or for long, gears drop out while driving, gearbox warning and the car stays in neutral
Fix: Check the hydraulic pressure and fluid level; replace the pressure accumulator first if it has lost its charge, otherwise repair or replace the pump / power unit and bleed the system
Signs: Flashing gear display, delayed or skipped gears, fluid loss from the actuator, gear-sensor or lever-switch fault codes
Fix: Find the leak; reseal the actuator (selector rod O-rings), clean or replace the position sensor, top up with the approved hydraulic fluid and run the calibration
Signs: Jerky or juddering pull-away and upshifts, clutch slip, high clutch wear index in diagnostics
Fix: Read the clutch wear index and adaptation values; replace the clutch if outside the range, then reset the wear index and re-learn the kiss point
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,650–5,850. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Lancia Ypsilon (846) with the 1.2 8v & 16v FIRE engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol1,242 cm³ · 51 kW (69 hp) | 63.2 % | 2012–2024 | 131 g/km | 6.1 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
The faults with the highest risk: head gasket failure after overheating (100,000–220,000 km, €400–900); electric power steering column (Dualdrive) (80,000–200,000 km, €200–700); water pump leaks before the timing belt is due (80,000–160,000 km, €200–450); crankshaft position sensor failure (cuts out, no start, P0335) (60,000–200,000 km, €50–150).
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026