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by CaptainSlarty
19 Mar 2014, 20:48
Forum: Bugs and Feature Requests
Topic: More panda bugs...
Replies: 0
Views: 1869

More panda bugs...

The electronic steering, - current absorbed reading 'too high' - I can confirm is an error - it even does it with the engine and steering off !. Also reversal of sense of button press positions on instrument cluster for light height and clock adjustment, also for key remote pressed / not pressed - t...
by CaptainSlarty
02 Mar 2014, 09:26
Forum: Support
Topic: Clocked car - please advise re info
Replies: 11
Views: 6898

Re: Clocked car - please advise re info

Ok thank you for the update. I think as you, they know it was clocked. Hope you are happy with your new car ;) Thanks :) Yes, very happy with the 'new' one, it is same colour etc, most people have not noticed we have changed, the only difference is the date on the number plate... we dont have salt ...
by CaptainSlarty
24 Feb 2014, 07:20
Forum: Support
Topic: Fiat panda electric steering Current absorbed 'TOO HIGH' ??
Replies: 2
Views: 2326

Re: Fiat panda electric steering Current absorbed 'TOO HIGH'

Thanks for that, yes, I can probably do that ok at one of the big super markets on Sunday.
Thanks for the advice, I dont think it would be appreciated by the local police if I did it on the motorway lol :mrgreen:
by CaptainSlarty
23 Feb 2014, 18:37
Forum: Bugs and Feature Requests
Topic: Possible bug Fiat Panda 169 Delphi EPS reading
Replies: 0
Views: 1969

Possible bug Fiat Panda 169 Delphi EPS reading

Hi Yani, I have a panda 03 to 13 model (04 1.2 8V) ON testing with MES and cantiecar - with the delphi steering ecu I get a reading of 'too high' for 'current absorbed' parameter with wheel centered engine running, Any movement of the wheel and the reading is 'normal' ?? What I fail to understand is...
by CaptainSlarty
22 Feb 2014, 00:35
Forum: Support
Topic: Fiat panda electric steering Current absorbed 'TOO HIGH' ??
Replies: 2
Views: 2326

Fiat panda electric steering Current absorbed 'TOO HIGH' ??

Hi all, I have a panda 03 to 13 model (04 1.2 8V) ON testing with MES and cantiecar - with the delphi steering ecu I get a reading of 'too high' for current absorbed parameter with wheel centered engine running, Any movement of the wheel and the reading is 'normal' ?? What I fail to understand is th...
by CaptainSlarty
21 Feb 2014, 17:08
Forum: Support
Topic: Clocked car - please advise re info
Replies: 11
Views: 6898

Re: Clocked car - please advise re info

Sorry for the delay guys, Well, the car has gone, the garage took the car back and I got a full refund. I think they were 'probably aware' that it was clocked..... Ah well. Anyway, to get official fiat records we would have needed to know the garage where it was serviced as their service records are...
by CaptainSlarty
24 Jan 2014, 11:28
Forum: Support
Topic: Clocked car - please advise re info
Replies: 11
Views: 6898

Re: Clocked car - please advise re info

Hi guys
The MOT is not due until March - so no previous records.
Fiat Portugal are not helpful and my Portuguese is not good, I am awaiting Fiat UK to contact me as they say their computer system is Europe wide.
I will let you know what happens.
by CaptainSlarty
14 Jan 2014, 17:41
Forum: Support
Topic: Clocked car - please advise re info
Replies: 11
Views: 6898

Re: Clocked car - please advise re info

Thanks for the reply S130. I am not sure that the model has the service computer - but will check tomorrow. It is the 8v 1.1 eco. There is no service due light on the dash on this model. Only on the models with the rev counter and multifunction computer. My local Fiat agent, (who is not a main deale...
by CaptainSlarty
13 Jan 2014, 14:07
Forum: Support
Topic: Clocked car - please advise re info
Replies: 11
Views: 6898

Clocked car - please advise re info

Hi guys My 2010 Fiat Panda 1.1 8v seems to have had some serious 'clocking' done to alter the mileage prior to our recent purchase. Here are the details, the car was purchased from a dealer with 32,000 Km on the clock. It would appear the actual reading is 120,000 Km ! Please can anyone advise if th...
by CaptainSlarty
25 Oct 2013, 14:01
Forum: Usage Q&A
Topic: ENGINE SYSTEM FAILURE
Replies: 7
Views: 8575

Re: ENGINE SYSTEM FAILURE

Hi Sir
Check the air temp sensor in the airflow meter.

Cap.