SteveKirstyR
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We bought a brand new F500 TA in February and absolutely love it ... nippy, stylish, comfortable! Shame its back at the dealer for a THIRD time!
A few weeks after taking delivery warning lights appeared on the dashboard and the car went into engine protection mode. We managed to get it the dealer and it was fixed. Apparently there had been a problem with a sensor.
Then a few weeks later more warning lights appeared together with a message saying the stop / start functionality was not working. We were told that the manifold absolute pressure sensor had been replaced and the battery had been deep pulse charged as it wasn't holding its charge properly.
Last week the dash said "Check Engine" and the stop / start functionality stopped working.
We are now applying the "three strikes and you're out" principle. The MD of Fiat UK has been written to as has the MD of our dealer. We are insisting on a new car. Trading Standards will be involved as well if needs be.
Has anyone else had similar experiences? We will keep you informed as the saga unfolds.
A few weeks after taking delivery warning lights appeared on the dashboard and the car went into engine protection mode. We managed to get it the dealer and it was fixed. Apparently there had been a problem with a sensor.
Then a few weeks later more warning lights appeared together with a message saying the stop / start functionality was not working. We were told that the manifold absolute pressure sensor had been replaced and the battery had been deep pulse charged as it wasn't holding its charge properly.
Last week the dash said "Check Engine" and the stop / start functionality stopped working.
We are now applying the "three strikes and you're out" principle. The MD of Fiat UK has been written to as has the MD of our dealer. We are insisting on a new car. Trading Standards will be involved as well if needs be.
Has anyone else had similar experiences? We will keep you informed as the saga unfolds.
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