Technical sorry but more probs/issues..

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We''ll been to the dealer to get some things fixed....and picked up some other probs...lol like going to the hospital...


1. Center console trims replace, (bit's next to clutch foot rest) however the bit next to the cluch as you declutch sticks out and catches my trousers/jeans. They tried to heat it up to bend it into the center console but no luck it's still sticking out a bit. Anyone else have this problem? come across it? i look at some other models and one was nicely flush and fitted.

2. Squeaky front breaks.....they've said discs are pitted and so need new discs & pad!!!! only done 1100miles.

3. The console dash, bit between the stearing wheel and dials has some sort of cloth covering mine is all out of shaape as they fitted a new console cover as was showing a gap to the top right just about where the screw goes in. I think it's still the same but won't know until tomorrow in the daylight.

4. now when i use the jet washers or windows wipers by pulling the stick, a click noise comes from the glove box area?? tried pumping up the tune to cover the sound but still hear it. Strange as was silent before car went in. Any ideas on that one? noisey relay? someone done a quick fly swap?..lol

Apart from that still a crackin car,....still to strip the back and look for the ilusive sub box connector block.

I'll try and post some pic of the issues where possable as pictures say a thousand words...i think.
 
We''ll been to the dealer to get some things fixed....and picked up some other probs...lol like going to the hospital...


1. Center console trims replace, (bit's next to clutch foot rest) however the bit next to the cluch as you declutch sticks out and catches my trousers/jeans. They tried to heat it up to bend it into the center console but no luck it's still sticking out a bit. Anyone else have this problem? come across it? i look at some other models and one was nicely flush and fitted.

2. Squeaky front breaks.....they've said discs are pitted and so need new discs & pad!!!! only done 1100miles.

3. The console dash, bit between the stearing wheel and dials has some sort of cloth covering mine is all out of shaape as they fitted a new console cover as was showing a gap to the top right just about where the screw goes in. I think it's still the same but won't know until tomorrow in the daylight.

4. now when i use the jet washers or windows wipers by pulling the stick, a click noise comes from the glove box area?? tried pumping up the tune to cover the sound but still hear it. Strange as was silent before car went in. Any ideas on that one? noisey relay? someone done a quick fly swap?..lol

Apart from that still a crackin car,....still to strip the back and look for the ilusive sub box connector block.

I'll try and post some pic of the issues where possable as pictures say a thousand words...i think.

1. Yep had exactly the same on my Sporting I didn't try to get it fixed as it didn't cause me much grief.

2. Yeah they need new pads anyway to fix the squealing.

3. They will probably replace it or try refitting it.

4. Can't help you.
 
noisy passenger air vent + squeaky brakes

Do any of you have a problem with a noisy passenger air vent it sounds like there is something stuck in it or a leak in the pipe is this normal for the GP, also the rear brakes squeak when used in reverse or when fully loaded is this normal ande can it be rectified
 
Put car in to dealer again today to investigate point 1 & 3....

They just called me to say......"it part of the cars characteristics" wtf...?
The bloody center consoles trim's not aligned properly and the dash console's.. got a 5-7mm gap, there saying all the cars are the same? strange as i looked at loads on there forecourt and in the show room and no others seem to have anywhere near a bigger gap. I'd happly mail the pics to you if you pm me your mail address for a look and advise.

I'd post the pic but attachments not working....can anyone advise what i should do next? contact fiat? if so how do i do that.

Getting annoy'd and felling i am being fobbed off. I mean if they paid 10k for a car would they put up with it i think not

If i was to rate them they'd be getting nothing..
 
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Put car in to dealer again today to investigate point 1 & 3....

They just called me to say......"it part of the cars characteristics" wtf...?
The bloody trim to aligned properly and the consoles.. got a 5-7mm gap, there saying all the cars are the same? strange as i looked at loads on there forecourt and in the show room and no others seem to have anywhere near a bigger gap. I'd happly mail the pics to you if you pm me your mail address for a look and advise.

I'd post the pic but attachments not working....can anyone advise what i should do next? contact fiat? if so how do i do that.

Getting annoy'd and felling i am being fobbed off. I mean if they paid 10k for a car would they put up with it i think not

If i was to rate them they'd be getting nothing..



Fiat UK number is on the website if the dealer is being an arsehole. Tell them your concerns and they will get onto the dealer.
 
regards point 4 - mine does the same. i believe its a relay when manually wiping the windscreen as it doesnt happen when i set the wipers to auto on the stick.
 
sdl - have you had your brake discs and pads replaced yet and are they ok?
 
Bake discs and pad replace today....:)

However a new fault now, when i jamp in car and stuck the key in it turned then stopped like it was being stopped by something, if i pushed down hardish it would turn. Is'int the barrel suppost to sink in whhen you turn the key? if i remember when i put the key in before i gave them the car , i could just stick the key in and turn , no pushing down. pain in the butt now.

anyone heard or seen tis problem...suspect a new key barrell required or something..

o and the console panel trim, still not fixed , they have taken a digital pic or so they say and are gonna open a case with fiat. any one any idea how long it take to get a responce from fiat once a case is open.
 
No.....the key can't be just turned......it has to be pushed in a 'click' and then it will turn to 'Mar'......particularly when the steering lock has been activated.
 
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