Fiat Problems

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The Latest Fiat Problems
Dipstick

Dip stick keeps rising out off it's holder tube and oils sprays over engine. this happens even at low speed.

2002 Fiat Stilo 1.2 16v
Posted: May 16, 2012
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Remote key doesn't work

hi there, i have done one of the stupidest thing, i left my car key in my jeans and wife put that into laundry, now i got washed out remote fob of my punto which is bit shiny now but doesn't work to open the car door and boot.i have replac...

2006 Fiat Punto grande
Posted: May 8, 2012
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Noise

When i turn the steering wheel i get like a springing noise coming from the front left wheel. does anyone know what that could be, the steering or the shocks or something else, thank you

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 mia
Posted: May 1, 2012
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Central Locking

The Central Locking has stopped working and I now need to open each Door individually. i.e open the Drivr's Door with the Key and then pull up the locking rods on the other three Door's individually. Any ideas on what I can do to fix this p...

2003 Fiat Punto Active 1.2
Posted: Apr 29, 2012
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Uneven tyre wear

excessive inner wear on front off side tyre only. taken to have wheel alignment done. mechanic advice was to have suspension checked as per his experience both tyres would wear unevenly if there is misalignment.please help

2010 Fiat Panda i.i eco active
Posted: Apr 19, 2012
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Smoking whilst stationary

hi all, i was in my car the other night sat in traffic only for about five minutes when smoke started to come from the passenger front wheel arch the smell was just of burning, i turned the car off and the smoke disapaited away i started th...

2008 Fiat Bravo 1.9 multijet
Posted: Apr 17, 2012
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Fuel gauge stuck

I filled up the petrol tank to three parts full and have noticed the petrol gauge is not going down although I have done about 50 miles. As time goes by, I am worried about running out of petrol What can I do?

2007 Fiat Doblo 1.4 petrol
Posted: Apr 17, 2012
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Intermittent none start

always been excellent car started first turn of the key. Last couple of days it sometimes won't start, is turning over but not kicking in. Had to bump it this morning. Then after kicked back in no probs

1999 Fiat Punto 1.2
Posted: Apr 12, 2012
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Wont start

just had new ecu and keys coded a week ago but has starded to play up again, any ideas

2005 Fiat Doblo 19 td
Posted: Apr 10, 2012
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Acceleration Problem

I have been facing a weird issue with my Fiat Linea 1.3 Multijet Emotion Pk. Occasionally, when on a long drive on highways, I have noticed that the car looses all acceleration for a short period. At this point, there is absolutely no re...

2010 Fiat Punto Linea MJD 1.3 Emotion Pk
Posted: Apr 9, 2012
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Up and down revs

the revs on my doblo go up and down and on the tick over the engine cuts out and the engine magement light comes on. I found a little pipe on the floor, I presume it belongs to a vacuum, as I was cleaning inside the engine bay it might have...

2002 Fiat Doblo cargo 1.9 diesel non turbo
Posted: Apr 8, 2012
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Cooling fan

I have just changed the water pump and timing belt on a neighbour's Fiat Punto. everything was timed and fitted ok, but as soon as I swithch on the ignition the coolant fan comes on, why ? the engine hasn't even been running, thanks for any...

2000 Fiat Punto 1200 8valve
Posted: Mar 24, 2012
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Engine is surging no warning lights on

when driving the car feels like it is surging as if someone keeps gently touching the brakes. mostly slow to medium speed even when on the daily 1 hour motorway commute. struggles terribly on hills or long slopes. no warning indications on ...

2004 Fiat Stilo 1.6 estate
Posted: Mar 21, 2012
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Wont start

fiat uno pacer 1.4 5 pacer The car has been standing for about 6 months, when i tried to start it, it started immediately, warmed it up and drove around the block, all seemed fine, once i swtched the car off, it refused to start again. eng...

1995 Fiat Ulysse 1.4 pacer 5 speed
Posted: Mar 20, 2012
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Diesel knock

I have a Fiat Marea Weekender,1.9 turbo diesel. it was running ok until, starter went, replaced it, alternator went, replaced it. now when the car is running it goes great until it heats up, with the tempeture guage up to half way the rev c...

1998 Fiat Marea 1.9 turbo diesel
Posted: Mar 18, 2012
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Loses power up hills

Slow to warm up, ok on the flat, no power on hills

2003 Fiat Doblo
Posted: Mar 3, 2012
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Gears

hi got a problem with my car when trying to put it into 3rd and reverse it really doesnt want to go into it help please there is a thudding noise coming from the back when driving as well could this be related or totally different an...

2004 Fiat Punto active
Posted: Feb 27, 2012
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Engine warning light on dash

car is sluggish have had check glowplug message .now engine light is on all the time with message saying check engine.

2005 Fiat Croma alganza multijet
Posted: Feb 26, 2012
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Wont start

suddenly would not start , bat ok not apeep out of engine any ideas

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 8valve
Posted: Feb 14, 2012
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Car drives itself

tickover seems high and when i take my foot off the clutch it drives itself.

2003 Fiat Stilo 1.6
Posted: Feb 12, 2012
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