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fiat dealership, could be costly ?!!!
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28/01/2014 17:40
28/01/2014 17:40
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glenn1960
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I took my 1995 2.0 16v coop into fiat today to diagnose an injector light coming on the dash .35 quid for the test, just waiting to see what it brings up. I just wondered how much they would sting me for an injector or whatever needs replacing ! Looking forward to their phone call tomorrow to let me know the damage lol .
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#1471242
28/01/2014 17:48
28/01/2014 17:48
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patch234
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I bet it's the thermostat…… Let us know
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#1471250
28/01/2014 18:13
28/01/2014 18:13
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glenn1960
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parked up for 20 mins last night, light stayed on for about 1 minute then went off [ engine was pretty cold as parked up for 2 hours before that ] Did have to turn key 3 times today to start it today outside Halfords in Nuneaton ?
Last edited by glenn1960; 28/01/2014 18:14.
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#1471251
28/01/2014 18:18
28/01/2014 18:18
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patch234
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Well, I'm not too sure what the issue is Glenn, but when my injector light has come before its been the thermo! Good luck mate!
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#1471258
28/01/2014 18:39
28/01/2014 18:39
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Nello
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Same as patch.....Must have been Research FIAT then glenn?
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#1471259
28/01/2014 18:46
28/01/2014 18:46
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glenn1960
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yep, the one by the hospital in nuneaton, hope they put it under cover tonight in the workshop !!
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#1471343
29/01/2014 08:25
29/01/2014 08:25
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Nello
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I'm suprised they remembered the Coupe..... MotorMech in Brum would've been cheaper (and more knowledgeable I would would have thought!)
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#1471358
29/01/2014 10:35
29/01/2014 10:35
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The few times I bothered to call to a Fiat dealership for parts etc the converstaion would normally be as follows;
Fiat: What model of car is it?
Me: Fiat Coupé
Fiat: Aye, but what model of Fiat?
Me: The Fiat COUPÉ, a 20v turbo....
Fiat: Aye, so a a 2 door job. Is it a Punto?
Me: (Pointing at the my car through the dealership window). No, there it is over there. It's simply called the Fiat Coupé, or the Coupé Fiat if you're in mainland Europe.
Fiat: Gosh, I haven't seen one of those in years. They were only available as a grey import, I think. We never sold them officially through Fiat.
Me: (backing away slowly from the parts counter). Is that my phone ringing? I'll be back in a minute (jumps in the car and takes off).
Me: (later that day, on the phone)Is that Alternative Autos. Great. I'm looking for (insert part here). You have them in stock? Great etc etc etc.
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#1471364
29/01/2014 11:00
29/01/2014 11:00
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Nello
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Glad I'm not the only one!
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#1471396
29/01/2014 13:51
29/01/2014 13:51
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glenn1960
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Just using it for handiness purposes, though it is still in there and ive heard nothing yet..the 2 other garages i went to in nuneaton didnt have the software for this model so out of desperation used a mains dealer [ 1st time ever i should add ! ] Dont usually go to these places , i once asked how much a radiator cost for this car and it was nearly 200 quid ! So i got one off ebay for 60 and even Mr Bravo commented it was a good un .
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#1471412
29/01/2014 15:23
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glenn1960
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just had Fiat on the phone...they cant read the ecu on their diagnostics machine either ! I notice 2 people suggesting the thermostat [ would that be the sensor or the whole thermostat that you replaced to sort the problem ] as the garage are ringing up soon and i may ask them to fit whatever you suggest i need , that fixed your cars . Thanks, Glenn
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#1471416
29/01/2014 15:40
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glenn1960
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just been on phone to motormech in bham, "if the lights not on , then its not picking up any fault", so dont worry they say [easier said than done lol ! ]
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#1471419
29/01/2014 16:03
29/01/2014 16:03
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Nello
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Have you not noticed its been running cold lately or theres been little heat from the heater? Any idea when the Thermo was last done? I would go by MotorMech every time......Most main dealers will only really be interested in their current model range to be honest..
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#1471433
29/01/2014 17:00
29/01/2014 17:00
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glenn1960
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heaters fine, no record of any thermostst change ever . Will book it in for a service soon, hasnt had one for a while.
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#1471438
29/01/2014 17:31
29/01/2014 17:31
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If the 16v is anything like the 20v, if the injector light coming on is caused by the thermostat sticking open (and/or coolant temp sensor) leading to "cool" coolant (or apparentkly cool coolant) then you should notice the radiator fans coming on at the same time, plus the engine runs a bit poorly, but runs OK when the fault clears itself after a while, or if you switch off and restart the engine.
Any Fiat dealer that's been around a while (> 10 years) should know about using their Examiner system with the old 3 pin connector, maybe they don't know where the connector is?
Ask the garage if they have anything to do diagnostics on pre-2000 no-OBD cars, and check on here for where the connector is (isn't it on the bulkhead somewhere?). Is it a 16v turbo you have or N/A?
1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 2008 Ferrari F430 & 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
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#1471442
29/01/2014 17:34
29/01/2014 17:34
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glenn1960
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straight 16v non turbo..just been on the phone to johnny bravo and the guy at fiat in nuneaton rang him up for advice....says it all really !!!!!!!!
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#1471485
29/01/2014 20:00
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The sixteen controls its fans *only* from the thermo switch on the side of the radiator and the aircon, if fitted. The ECU has nothing to do with it. Glenn, there's some free software here that might help you (unless it's all too late...) http://www.nailed-barnacle.co.uk/coupe/startrek/startrek.htmlFrom my past history with the 16NA, pretty much the only thing that turns on the injector light *and allows it to turn off without restarting the engine* is a tired lambda sensor.
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