Hi Guys,
Brand new to the forum, own a 2004 UK 54 plate 1.6 5dr dynamic with 21k on the clock. Have been reading many posts here over tyhe past few months, but have never had any real reason to post before!
Really hope you guys can help - would really appreciate it!
Great car but a couple of probs that have suddenly appeared - I am hoping the fiat reliability gremlins have not started paying me visits!
Firstly the front passenger side suspension - high pitched squaks when going over even the tiniest of bumps - makes the same sort of noise whether a huge speed-bump or a tiny imperfection in the road surface. Worse sometimes than other, seems to depend in part on temperature. Car rides and drives absolutely fine and the noise doesnt seem to be related to steeriing - doesnt make noise whenI turn steering wheel. Any ideas?
Secondly, when my a/c compressor is running, the car makes a strange whining noise. Occurs in any gear, but especially in 1st - 3rd, around 1800-2200 rpm. When the a/c/ compressor is not running there is no noise at all.
Someone has said it is the a/c/ compressor that needs replacing - b4 I go ahead with this can anyone confirm or give their opinion on whether this sounds likely!
Thanks so much for your help!
Brand new to the forum, own a 2004 UK 54 plate 1.6 5dr dynamic with 21k on the clock. Have been reading many posts here over tyhe past few months, but have never had any real reason to post before!
Really hope you guys can help - would really appreciate it!
Great car but a couple of probs that have suddenly appeared - I am hoping the fiat reliability gremlins have not started paying me visits!
Firstly the front passenger side suspension - high pitched squaks when going over even the tiniest of bumps - makes the same sort of noise whether a huge speed-bump or a tiny imperfection in the road surface. Worse sometimes than other, seems to depend in part on temperature. Car rides and drives absolutely fine and the noise doesnt seem to be related to steeriing - doesnt make noise whenI turn steering wheel. Any ideas?
Secondly, when my a/c compressor is running, the car makes a strange whining noise. Occurs in any gear, but especially in 1st - 3rd, around 1800-2200 rpm. When the a/c/ compressor is not running there is no noise at all.
Someone has said it is the a/c/ compressor that needs replacing - b4 I go ahead with this can anyone confirm or give their opinion on whether this sounds likely!
Thanks so much for your help!