HI there,
still happy with my brava i have to say but i still have more questions for u guys
1. Rearlight issue
today (driving on lunchbreak) i started a getting a yellow light coming on when pressing brakes with STOP written on it. After consulting manual i saw that this meant one of the stop light bulbs failed to work when pressing pedal. Driving back home in evening this light wasnt coming on anymore so didnt take any notice. When about to park, i noticed this light on again when pressing brakes and noticed that at the back, a brake light was coming on only one side of the car (not sure if brava uses 2 or 1). Does it make sense that this is not constant? Any tips on what i can check before turning it over to electrician/mechanic? Does brava only use 1 brake light?
2. Replacing boot lamp
I have now also noticed my boot lamp never comes on and upon reading manual discovered i can easily remove plastic cover and change bulb inside (tubular 12V-5W bulb) Are these bulbs available at ironmongery or would i have to check for them at a dealership(like fiat)
3. No "burgundy" master key
When being sold my brava, i was only provided with one blue key (dealer lamented he did not have the others after a slightly heated argument). I thought this would not be a major issue as i could always make copies of the key but upon inspecting the "keys" section of the manual I have read about the master burgundy key (and it's importance) and if i understood correctly copies can be made of only this key (with code cards needed too) I found a "security code" card stuck in my car manual but doubt this is the one. It only contains model type, serial no and a 4digit code in it.
My questions are:
- do i have any chance of copying my car key?
- could this be done at a key cutting shop?
- or exclusively by fiat with burgundy key and code cards provided?
4. Tube in Tubeless Tyre
I recently had what i thought was a puncture in one of the back wheels, took it to tyre guys who explained that air was escaping at various points along the alloy rim (car has factory alloys on it) and my only solution was to insert a tube in the tyre, or take the alloy for extensive reshaping/repair. I opted for the tube. Now, leafing through the manual, i saw a note that "under no circumstance" shuould a tube be used in these tyres. What are your opinions on this?
Sorry if the post may seem long but though it would be better to put my qs in one thread rather than create more. You've been a great help so far, Thx.
still happy with my brava i have to say but i still have more questions for u guys
1. Rearlight issue
today (driving on lunchbreak) i started a getting a yellow light coming on when pressing brakes with STOP written on it. After consulting manual i saw that this meant one of the stop light bulbs failed to work when pressing pedal. Driving back home in evening this light wasnt coming on anymore so didnt take any notice. When about to park, i noticed this light on again when pressing brakes and noticed that at the back, a brake light was coming on only one side of the car (not sure if brava uses 2 or 1). Does it make sense that this is not constant? Any tips on what i can check before turning it over to electrician/mechanic? Does brava only use 1 brake light?
2. Replacing boot lamp
I have now also noticed my boot lamp never comes on and upon reading manual discovered i can easily remove plastic cover and change bulb inside (tubular 12V-5W bulb) Are these bulbs available at ironmongery or would i have to check for them at a dealership(like fiat)
3. No "burgundy" master key
When being sold my brava, i was only provided with one blue key (dealer lamented he did not have the others after a slightly heated argument). I thought this would not be a major issue as i could always make copies of the key but upon inspecting the "keys" section of the manual I have read about the master burgundy key (and it's importance) and if i understood correctly copies can be made of only this key (with code cards needed too) I found a "security code" card stuck in my car manual but doubt this is the one. It only contains model type, serial no and a 4digit code in it.
My questions are:
- do i have any chance of copying my car key?
- could this be done at a key cutting shop?
- or exclusively by fiat with burgundy key and code cards provided?
4. Tube in Tubeless Tyre
I recently had what i thought was a puncture in one of the back wheels, took it to tyre guys who explained that air was escaping at various points along the alloy rim (car has factory alloys on it) and my only solution was to insert a tube in the tyre, or take the alloy for extensive reshaping/repair. I opted for the tube. Now, leafing through the manual, i saw a note that "under no circumstance" shuould a tube be used in these tyres. What are your opinions on this?
Sorry if the post may seem long but though it would be better to put my qs in one thread rather than create more. You've been a great help so far, Thx.
