Technical power loss!!!

[genec]

Hi

i just had the scare of my life!!!!
i just bought a 06' 1.4 Sports GP last month.....i have a few minor issues like
the steering wheel clicking when i turn ...
and the rear right suspension making a clunking sound when i turn or go over a speed bump.....
i plan to bring it to a garage sometime soon....
but nothing compared to what happened this evening on a dual carriageway

i was doing about 60.....and just shifted down to 4th gear.....slowing down
then suddenly i saw 2 warning lights on my dash.....the battery and the engine oil.....and i loss total power......
then i dont know if my action helped but i quickly changed to 3rd gear and the power resumes............

help!!!!!!!
any of you guys experience these problems????????????

thanks !!!!!

 

[colin79666]

Get it to a dealer and ask them to check for any software updates. Having all the updates solves a good percentage of electrical/computer faults.

Worth also checking the battery is in good condition and the positive and negative clamps are held securely and are corrosion free.

 

[genec]

i didnt buy it from a main fiat dealer.....
what should i do then? this is my first car.....
i hope its an easy solution like u said .....software upgrade and the battery
hopefully its not something serious like the pump .....

 

[colin79666]

Check the battery connection first.


If you "just bought" it then go back where ever you bought it from. Most garages offer a 30 day warranty on used cars. If it is a software issue though then they need the Fiat computer system - something all Fiat garages have.

You can always give Fiat a call (free) on 00800 3428 0000
They can give some advice over the phone and tell you where a dealer is. You might have to pay a small fee to have the 3rd year warranty transferred to your name but a Fiat dealer or Fiat themselves can explain all that to you.