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Rear suspension appears to be bouncing all over the place even on the smothest of roads very noticable on motorway as lights are shimmering on signs Anyone had similar probs--have been in dealers 4 times they said they had been told by Fiat to lubricate the rear suspension but has not cured problem any ideas---worst drive I have ever had. Waiting for Fiat rep to arrange visit to inspect

have 15" alloys on car ( put on by dealer car now down 4k miles but have had this prob since new)
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Its polite to introduce yourself,might get a better response to your question
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Got a meeting with Fiat rep to discuss ongoing problem also appears the suspension prob is aknown issue anyone heard this before
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Re: Bouncy Rear Suspension 1.2 Active

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Got a meeting with Fiat rep to discuss ongoing problem also appears the suspension prob is aknown issue anyone heard this before
What other problems (if there are any) will you be bringing to the table?
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Other than the suspension the boot has water running from the nearside rubber gromet and a piece of trim from the offside door mirror has fallen off when driving the lack of performance will also be highlighted
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Re: Bouncy Rear Suspension 1.2 Active

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Other than the suspension the boot has water running from the nearside rubber gromet and a piece of trim from the offside door mirror has fallen off when driving the lack of performance will also be highlighted
the 1.2 isnt exactly supposed to be a performance engine. it only has 65bhp and has to carry the weight of a GP.

theres no real lack of performance, if you wanted to go quicker, you should have got a bigger engine.

whats wrong with your suspension, i havent heard any faults regarding this before.
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see my original post on suspension probs, and sorry but this car would not pull you out of bed not looking to accelerate quickly but has no power at all and does not pull smoothly as if clutch slipping
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