no forget the battery just get the update done (not at your expense) as Danny explained the battery shows up the fault.

Danny and T14 are right.

Evans Halshaw are LEGALLY required to fix this car. It's part of your rights as a customer having bought a vehicle from a member of the motor trade. Had you bought it privately then it would have been 'Buyer Beware'. As its motor trade then it's 'Seller Beware'

Don't get fobbed off with Mechanical Warranty Insurance not covering it... EH HAVE to sort it, if it goes wrong within 90 days of purchase. Legal protection for the consumer. The Mechanical Warranty is additional to this.

Take the car back. Give them the keys and demand they sort it. You bought the car from them, so they can arrange the diagnostic costs and new parts. Why should you have to do the running around? Make that dealer spend some of their profit on getting the car right.

i've ordered a new Coolant Temperature Sensor from here
http://seekpart24.com/metzger/coolant-temperature-sensor-905152?c=102747&at=14871
hoping this will fix the problem...i will update soon.

If it's on start-up, a new temp sensor won't fix it as it's not the cause of the fault. Read the thread.

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Why not? If it is a faulty sensor?

It's faulty software in the ECU getting confused by low system voltage during cranking. There are no errors in the ECU.

T14086 said:

no forget the battery just get the update done (not at your expense) as Danny explained the battery shows up the fault.

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Is the software update only covered by current warranty?

It's faulty software in the ECU getting confused by low system voltage during cranking. There are no errors in the ECU.

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I've updated the ECU but the problem is still there...

SimonP said:

Is the software update only covered by current warranty?

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Yes, which is pretty crap really as you don't have to pay for updates for your PC or mobile phone etc so I believe updates should be free for your £10-15k car!

Thanks for the help!

Evans are paying for the diagnosis and the solution

No expense to me thanks to the help on here.

Cheers guys, appreciate it

Let us know how you get on

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I've updated the ECU but the problem is still there...

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You or the dealer? Which engine?

The dealer...1.9 130hp

only applies to petrol engines not diesel however there is another update that applies to the 1.9 engine that can help.Has dealer done all updates and also are they running latest software with latest updates?

Has dealer done all updates and also are they running latest software with latest updates?

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I really have no idea!

I'm also sure they are duty bound to fix it under the sale of goods act 1984, if some thing is not of merchantable quality or not fit for the purpose for which you bought it,ie it's faulty,they can either give you a full refund or fix it to your satisfaction. your contract is with the garage you bought it from.

T14086 said:

Let us know how you get on

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Will do, its in tomorrow so will report back

T14086 said:

only applies to petrol engines not diesel however there is another update that applies to the 1.9 engine that can help.Has dealer done all updates and also are they running latest software with latest updates?

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Is there a software update for the 1.3 Diesel and how much could I expect the dealer to charge me for it?

Update: Fiat have said that they need to investigate further as the car may require a new ECU? Whats your thoughts guys