Technical Brake switch - auto Panda problems

[Bri]

The actuator on mine was replaced at less than 15,000 miles ,it was really weird getting used to this auto box it clunks etc but very reliable im very pleased with this panda.but i think fiat should have paid with the actuator breaking so soon.it should have been a recall .

 

[Charlotte]

Fiat did pay - thankfully! It was done under warranty

 

[Charlotte]

Right ho - it's doing it again :bang:

Getting to the end of my tether with the car now

 

[ivantate]

do you think its the same problem? i guess its likely due to how quickly it has gone again.

I might be wrong but you only have the control ecu and the pump to replace. So that narrows it down slightly.

I think all but the most enthusiastic fiatista would be frustrated by now.

 

[Charlotte]

Its going back to Arnold Clark tomorrow morning - I'll suggest Control ECU / Pump

 

[Charlotte]

Apparently the acuator they'd put in had broken causing it or something to leak?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Apparently the acuator they'd put in had broken causing it or something to leak?

So the CS Speed fluid had leaked out?

 

[Charlotte]

So the CS Speed fluid had leaked out?

Could that/would it be that? I know they said it was leaking?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Could that/would it be that? I know they said it was leaking?

Its the fluid that's pumped up and pressurised that then allows the solenoids and bits to function and change the gears / move the clutch.

Did you see any oil leaking out the bottom of the car?

 

[trackdayqueen]

I really wouldn't blame you at all if you got rid of this car before the warranty ran out, sounds like a nightmare. There also seem to be a lot of problems with the dualogic judging by how many threads there are on the forum.

 

[Charlotte]

Did you see any oil leaking out the bottom of the car?

No

Arnold Clark have said that the part is on back order and will not be in stock until 10th March (at least) and then it's going to take a couple of days to put right :bang:

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

There also seem to be a lot of problems with the dualogic judging by how many threads there are on the forum.

Not really. You'll only ever hear of the bad things with any car. DPFs and EGRs with diesels etc.

Not saying there are not issues but when you confided how many there are out there.

Charlotte, if your able to find out I'd be interested to see exactly what parts it is they're changing.

Jon.

 

[dave]

fiat are having same problems with dualogic that they had with citymatic, they ended up buying loads of them back on the quiet and sending them to the crusher

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

fiat are having same problems with dualogic that they had with citymatic, they ended up buying loads of them back on the quiet and sending them to the crusher

Never knew that. How did the citymatics work? They have clutch etc?

 

[Charlotte]

Spoke to the previous owner tonight and she said the car was laced with problems. It was constantly back at Wentane, it's had a whole new gearbox, power steering system, and several other parts replaced but no matter what it would ALWAYS do what it's doing now.

She is horrified that they put it back in the showroom to be sold. She bought it from new and traded it in for a newer Panda after "mine" was costing her money every few weeks. They told her it'd be sent away and not seen again.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Oh. I think we all know what you'll be doing soon now then. Not that we could blame you.

Was it brought from a main dealer? If so I'd be returning it and asking for a refund in full.

 

[Charlotte]

Oh. I think we all know what you'll be doing soon now then. Not that we could blame you.

Was it brought from a main dealer? If so I'd be returning it and asking for a refund in full.

Yes it was bought from Wentane Motors Fiat in Stockton on Tees. I've asked for a refund twice now and each time they've said no, they are under no obligation to replace it as long as they keep fixing it.

Knowing they sold a death trap is another thing though, the lady was horrified it'd been sold on. I have dropped them a message to say I've spoken to the previous owner, and I expect them to call me first thing this morning.................

 

[trackdayqueen]

Blimey, Charlotte, that really is not good.

Best of luck with sorting it out.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Keep us updated.

How longs the warrantee? I'm not 100% sure but think I've seen something on here that you have to give them a reasonable chance to sort a problem (3 attempts or something) and then if it's still play up youve reasonable grounds to reject it with it not being fit for purpose, but like I say, not 100% sure on the ins and outs.

 

[LeanMeanRacing]

Get Watchdog on the case. The fear of some bad publicity on primetime television always seems to get results