Flashpaddler
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Hi,
I have a 2004 Stilo MW 1.6 with 41000 miles. My car has developed a dangerous problem whereby it randomly and occassionally fails to respond to the throttle regardless of speed. However, if the throttle is allowed to return to the highest position it then responds normally. Can be very dangerous when no accelleration occurs in busy traffic or leaving a junction. The car was connected to an independent Fiat specialist's diagnostic kit and a potentiometer problem was diagnosed. The accellerator pedal and potentiometer were replaced at a cost of £150. Problem still there. Turns out Stilos have 2 potentiometeres and second one temporarily replaced but problem still there. Car taken to main dealer - no diagnosis and £100 bill for diagnostic test even though no result! Has been off the road for a month now and is also in engine safe mode and displaying engine fault. Well out of pocket and main dealer not interested but suggests changing (expensive) parts, such as the ECU, just to see what happens. Can anyone help? Has anyone else experienced this fault? Car has FSH, has had no dramas and is well looked after. Getting desperate as affecting ability to get to work and earn money to pay for repairs!! Cheers - Flashpaddler
I have a 2004 Stilo MW 1.6 with 41000 miles. My car has developed a dangerous problem whereby it randomly and occassionally fails to respond to the throttle regardless of speed. However, if the throttle is allowed to return to the highest position it then responds normally. Can be very dangerous when no accelleration occurs in busy traffic or leaving a junction. The car was connected to an independent Fiat specialist's diagnostic kit and a potentiometer problem was diagnosed. The accellerator pedal and potentiometer were replaced at a cost of £150. Problem still there. Turns out Stilos have 2 potentiometeres and second one temporarily replaced but problem still there. Car taken to main dealer - no diagnosis and £100 bill for diagnostic test even though no result! Has been off the road for a month now and is also in engine safe mode and displaying engine fault. Well out of pocket and main dealer not interested but suggests changing (expensive) parts, such as the ECU, just to see what happens. Can anyone help? Has anyone else experienced this fault? Car has FSH, has had no dramas and is well looked after. Getting desperate as affecting ability to get to work and earn money to pay for repairs!! Cheers - Flashpaddler