Dear All, Hi. I am new to this forum and would like help with my Fiat Marea Weekend 1.6 16v S Reg, 65k mileage approx, petrol. This car has served me very well for over 3 years now, but lately the temp gauge seems to shoot up to almost the red line (max) after only driving the car for about 5-10mins. When this happens, there are no signs of the car performing badly or other symptoms. However, the car has now begun to completely cut out, usually after braking slightly harder when stopping at light signals etc.
The temp gauge rises up to max and stays there for approx 5 mins, then, quite randomly, it will begin to fall back to mid (normal levels) again, then again it will rise etc etc.
The cut outs will happen randomly also, but mainly when I come to a halt, the engine will just lose power and switch off.
I was wondering if these two things were related in any way?
Any light shed on these issues will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
The temp gauge rises up to max and stays there for approx 5 mins, then, quite randomly, it will begin to fall back to mid (normal levels) again, then again it will rise etc etc.
The cut outs will happen randomly also, but mainly when I come to a halt, the engine will just lose power and switch off.
I was wondering if these two things were related in any way?
Any light shed on these issues will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.