Peter Rawlings
Member
After 72,000 problem-free miles in 40 months since new (January 16) Ive encountered a power issue with my TA Cross.
A couple of weeks ago going uphill the power (so good with the turbo) went pretty completely. I managed to limp up to the house (500 meters) in first. I switched the engine off. Re-started the car and it was ok, the power back in the engine.
I then duly forgot that it had occurred!
Last Thursday it got lovely big premium service and new front brakes and the car has been running really sweetly. After 250 miles I have been motoring up a steep and long hill today and the power went again, especially concerning in 2nd gear. It was like switching on the eco mode but worse. As it happened I was collecting a friend from a garage a few miles on, switched off the engine on arrival, switched it on and once again the turbo is firing ok and we drove back up hill and down dale flawlessly. Phew.
However, although I am no engineer this is a symptom of a problem, I suspect with the turbo or the mapping or something, and I will contact my Fiat garage in west Wales to discuss but wondered if there is any wisdom among fellow forum members that might illuminate! I would be grateful for any suggestions!
Pete
A couple of weeks ago going uphill the power (so good with the turbo) went pretty completely. I managed to limp up to the house (500 meters) in first. I switched the engine off. Re-started the car and it was ok, the power back in the engine.
I then duly forgot that it had occurred!
Last Thursday it got lovely big premium service and new front brakes and the car has been running really sweetly. After 250 miles I have been motoring up a steep and long hill today and the power went again, especially concerning in 2nd gear. It was like switching on the eco mode but worse. As it happened I was collecting a friend from a garage a few miles on, switched off the engine on arrival, switched it on and once again the turbo is firing ok and we drove back up hill and down dale flawlessly. Phew.
However, although I am no engineer this is a symptom of a problem, I suspect with the turbo or the mapping or something, and I will contact my Fiat garage in west Wales to discuss but wondered if there is any wisdom among fellow forum members that might illuminate! I would be grateful for any suggestions!
Pete