105Dynamic
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Hi all
105 Dynamic JTD
In Feb this year I had an EOBD error. The code referred to a cooling fan relay. Via my warranty dealer, this was replaced but did not solve the problem.
A local Fiat dealer then had the car and diagnosed a broken earth wire leading to the EOBD. This was repaired at a cost of £210.
Now, less than 4 months later I have an exact repeat of the problem. The RAC diagnosed code P0481. I don’t know if this is the official code.
It has now been looked at by the same Fiat dealer, and this time they say it needs a new wiring loom at a cost of £724 fitted. (£350 parts + 5 hours labour.)
Can this be right on a 4.5 year old car?
How can the wiring be so bad a new loom is required?
How can a loom deteriorate in 4 months!!
Surely if a new loom is required they should have said so last time and save £210......
I am trying recourse for a discount as there is no way a repair should only last 4 months and then develop the same fault.
Does anybody have any theories/ ideas please?
Or any general comments/ advice?
Thanks all.
105 Dynamic JTD
In Feb this year I had an EOBD error. The code referred to a cooling fan relay. Via my warranty dealer, this was replaced but did not solve the problem.
A local Fiat dealer then had the car and diagnosed a broken earth wire leading to the EOBD. This was repaired at a cost of £210.
Now, less than 4 months later I have an exact repeat of the problem. The RAC diagnosed code P0481. I don’t know if this is the official code.
It has now been looked at by the same Fiat dealer, and this time they say it needs a new wiring loom at a cost of £724 fitted. (£350 parts + 5 hours labour.)
Can this be right on a 4.5 year old car?
How can the wiring be so bad a new loom is required?
How can a loom deteriorate in 4 months!!
Surely if a new loom is required they should have said so last time and save £210......
I am trying recourse for a discount as there is no way a repair should only last 4 months and then develop the same fault.
Does anybody have any theories/ ideas please?
Or any general comments/ advice?
Thanks all.