Fiat Problems

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The Latest Fiat Problems
N/s suspension noise

grinding or rubbing noise while driving which dissapears at higher speed. problem still present after replacing discs and pads. mechanic also pointed out excess movement from side to side of n/s drive shaft. I was dubious to spend any more...

1995 Fiat Punto 75sx
Posted: Sep 30, 2010
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Battery keeps going flat

Despite a brand new battery it keeps going flat within 24 hours despite a 40 minute run

2002 Fiat Punto
Posted: Sep 23, 2010
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Engine just cut out as we were driving and wouldnt start , luckily we were 20 yards from home the engine turns over freely enough but wont start oil water and fuel are all ok

the car cut out after a short drive luckily we were only 25 yards from home, all levels are fine the engine turns over freely enough but wont fire up . any help would be greatly appreciated.

2002 Fiat Stilo 5door hatch JTD
Posted: Sep 5, 2010
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Uncontrolled acceleration

Hi! My car starts accelerating uncontrollably, but fortunately the engine only goes crazy while it is not in gear. But still it makes an awful sound, and I have to change to 1st gear to make it stop ( when I am waiting for green light f....

2001 Fiat Punto
Posted: Sep 1, 2010
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Turbo

year 2000 1.9 turbo diesel punto ! the car has no boost from turbo until car has reached normal running temperature ?

2000 Fiat Punto 1.9 elx jtd
Posted: Aug 31, 2010
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Oil leak

noticed this morning that theres a slight oil drip by the back wheel what could this be and how much to get fixed?

2002 Fiat Stilo 1.6 active
Posted: Aug 26, 2010
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Start up

On start up 50% of the time the dash lights go out, the engine still cranks but doesn't start, after 2 or 3 tries it fires up and runs fine, the lights don't go out on cranking when it starts. The problems the same on hot or cold starts. I ...

2004 Fiat Punto 1.4 punto sporting 16v
Posted: Aug 25, 2010
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Central locking

when the car is locked sometimes i find ithas unlocked itself. I dont think it is that the key is being pushed accidently because it happens overnight most of the time. Can anyone help thanks.

2001 Fiat Punto mk2
Posted: Aug 16, 2010
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Wipers wont park

We have a fiat stilo, the wipers will start when turned on but will stop after a few wipes and park anywhere on the windscreen. They would stop for about a minute and then start again and then stop again. Can you help?

2003 Fiat Stilo 1.8
Posted: Aug 11, 2010
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car engine spluttering

about a month ago the engine seemed to loose power when started up and pulling off but after a minute it would be fine all day!so i changed the plugs and never had that problem!but ive just had the exhaust changed and startings fine but am ...

2002 Fiat Punto 1.2 sport
Posted: Aug 8, 2010
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Loss of power when Fuel Level below 5lts... when pulling away or accelerating...?

We have owned our 1.2 (Start/Stop) Lounge for 4 months and completed 2750 miles. We have taken the car back to the Dealer twice now for the same 'intermittent' loss of power problem to no avail...! However, we think we have now identified...

2010 Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge
Posted: Aug 6, 2010
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Brake bulb

the brake light bulb on the offside blows after a couple a of miles even without applying the brake pedal any ideas?

2004 Fiat Stilo 1.6
Posted: Aug 5, 2010
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ABS Light

My ABS light is on permanently and i now have a red brake system light on to keep it company. brakes seem to be working fine. what should i do. the brake system light only came on when i braked quickly 3 times in succession to try and put t...

2000 Fiat Marea
Posted: Jul 29, 2010
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Heater not blowing

internal fan not blowing on any setting purchased new resistor bridged the earth wire checked fuses still wont work any ideas also had dashboard off checked connections all seem fine,,,,,,

2002 Fiat Punto sport
Posted: Jul 24, 2010
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Trouble starting in a morning

trouble startin in a mornin then it runs k but wen u keep it at a set speed it starts to judder but ok if u floor it just wen at set speed

1996 Fiat Punto 1.6 convert
Posted: Jul 24, 2010
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Power steering intermittant

power steering is ok when first start the car after a while goes off any ideas on a fix please.

2002 Fiat Punto 12 sport
Posted: Jul 23, 2010
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Heater blower not working

just purchased for my lad fiat punto 02 plate the heater fan doesnt work taken out and powerd up worked fine put back in car checked voltage was going to fan but wont spin tried re earthing without any success. would really like some advic...

2002 Fiat Punto sport
Posted: Jul 22, 2010
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Knocking sound on slow down

I drive a stilo mutliwagen 1.6 petrol, this porblem has only happened twice, once on arriving at home and then taken a test drive with my partner just to confirm the sound. when slowing down there is a knocking and a catching sound from th...

2003 Fiat Stilo 1,6 16V dynamic multiwagen petrol
Posted: Jul 22, 2010
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Engine noise

when i drive 40mph or over my engine makes a strange whirring noise. its not constant it stops and starts but is worrying me what could this be?

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 mia
Posted: Jul 19, 2010
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Heaters on blowing

i can hear the blowers working but no heat or air is coming through the vents into the car please help !!!

2003 Fiat Stilo
Posted: Jul 13, 2010
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