Category: Fiat Forum

  • Rate game: cold deformation costs

    Hi, unfortunately it caught me yesterday too… A stable border pole has left an unsightly cold deformation. My unskillful, simply too strongly distracted. The pole was also only 90cm high, sharp-edged and still stands there as if nothing had been… Running board also got something and the decorative strip of the door. Door goes open and shut without interference. –> because guessing, I was already at the bodywork this morning.. What do you mean at the cost and the repair Urdauer?

  • 1. Inspection C-Max costs?

    What do you pay for the first inspection of a C-Max (20.000 km)? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • Track adjustment not possible after accident

    Hey together, we had a slight accident, whereby the driveway was taken in the roundabout. The lady drove in the front with approx. 30 km/h into the side, after which fenders were demolished and the headlight was broken. At the rim there is also a hit. After that the steering wheel stood crooked (straight drive and steering wheel slightly to the right) and the rim/tires showed slightly inward. I have therefore on both sides lateral handlebars, coupling rods, track rods and track rod heads After the change the position of the steering wheel and the VR rim was of course the same. So I drove to ATU for axle measurement including setting. Here I was informed that the track can not be adjusted at the front right and the track rod was probably already turned to the stop. Finding out what this might be, would cost 300-400 euros, because there you would have to disassemble everything again in order to check whether the parts are correct. before installation, I compared the old parts (originally ex works). The steering gear unit itself does not make any noise and works clean. The ATU master said that the steering gear could be offset, as this could be extended if you change the track rods. However, I did not do with the steering gear unit. So, what else could it be, that the track can not be adjusted? And how could I possibly determine it myself? In the appendix is the survey procedure. Tokoll of ATU. If still pictures or statements are necessary, please say. Thank you very much.

  • Purchase advice

    Hello have seen the following car. Ford KA base KLIMA/TÜV NEW/1HAND/SERVO First registration: 09/2007 Kilometer level: 89,800 km Fuel type: Petrol Power: 44 kW (60 hp) Price: 1,650 € Does not look rusty from the outside, is a dealer and makes the TÜV new. I know that the twingo, and VW polo good cars are just surpassing my budget. It’s my first car, and I don’t know very much. If the car lasts 2 years then I’m already satisfied, expect more ic h not. Can I expect something from the car half way or should I rather take a polo with more kilometers? It is important that the car still holds a certain time. My driving performance is about 10,000 each year. Since I have seen that there are still some models on the road with 17000 km, could it be that I could still have some years of pleasure with the model or? Thank you already in advance for the answers.

  • Door handle outside without function, Ford Ka passenger side

    Hello My friend’s 98’s Ka is the door handle outside on the passenger side without any function! But the Ka can still be opened and locked by ZV at this door with the key, only then you have to open the door from the inside on the handle. I think there is only something unmounted or something like that? First wanted to ask before I remove the door panel. For this I have already found a guide here. Oh yes, by the way, the driver door can rarely be locked with the key. You have to lock up from the passenger side anyway. The next time you go again. Maybe someone can help me there. Thank you Markus & Anna

  • Weak battery to blame for startup problems?

    Hello, I have a Ford Ka from 2014 with the 69 hp petrol engine. A few days ago I had the first problem that shortly after starting the engine control light went on. The car went a little rough for a short time, but the MKL went out again after a short time. Today the car did not jump directly after a day of service. I have to turn the starter a little longer or start the engine several times. After starting the engine the engine felt running on 2 Zyli The starter or battery did not become weaker despite the repeated start-up. The MKL did not work this time. Since the original battery is installed and the start/stop has not worked for a long time, I measured the battery voltage after the first appearance. The battery voltage was directly after a longer drive at 12,65V. In the morning the battery was switched and went off again and again, and then had to hold the engine at 1500 revolutions so that the engine would not die. Then the voltage was 12,45V and in the evening 12,30V. With my old ODB adapter no error code can be read out or no one is stored. I am now thinking about replacing the 7 year old battery. Can such an error actually occur through a weak or old battery?

  • Our C-Max is ordered!!!!!!!!

    Hello, Now the whole thing is in cloths. The C-Max is now ordered with 109 hp, the old Escort taken in payment. So now I want to report a bit more in detail: In August I was with our Essi ́(98 TD Combi with 165000km) at various dealers in the area. From 700.- to 2400.- the Essi was taxied at payment (without examination). Offer for C-Max Futura with Metallic under calculation of the old: 19000.- Then in September the complete rust from the bottom we In the meantime, apart from the defective compressor for the climate, the transmission in the 3rd gear has become scratchy. I handed the two things to the seller with the best offer (2400.-) yesterday, with the indication that I had a good used offer (which was also true, but without VAT-proof was not so attractive to us, which I did not tell of course). So new offer: C-Max Fun, plus Xenon, plus Metallic, plus extra charge for Sony radio, plus Fun Package, plus Winterrei fen for 19500.- The car has the same equipment as the Futura, plus Xenon, plus Tempo-Mat, plus 2 zones climate. The value of the Essi was then only 1800.-, with new winter tires, but the defective gearbox and now 173000 on the clock. He calculated with 180000 until the new one is there. An import ghia with the additional equipment is at 21200.- If I then pull off for the old 2000.- I do not lie much below and the Futura version did not exist with the Sony, which was then just over 20000.-. There would be a price difference of 800.- always provided I get for the old with broken gear still my 2000.-. A dealer nearby is then worth the 600.- -700.- difference. The workshop master has then still tugged with the seller. I heard something like garbage. I think that he knew that he will put a lot of work into it. I am satisfied and we are happy, although it has let us down about the old one, who has let us neveree I’m also a little sorry.

  • Never again Ford

    My girlfriend was looking for a low-cost, small convertible. The VW Eos and the Ford Focus came into question… The decision then fell on a focus with the 136 hp diesel for 32,000 €. The Ford beautiful, inexpensive cars build is well known, but must the quality be so bad? What is the focus of the production? 1000 €? So it is definitely processed. The car came brand-new to the hands, and already in the first week the problems began. Water break in the roof, i Rain, or in the washing machine you sit quickly in the water, the right window lifter does not work, on the highway the left exterior mirror cover has flown away, cigarette lighters defective, even by Ford not to repair. When closing the mechanism squeals like a sick sheep, the faux leather seats dissolve, both! Schäppern from the front axle, the electrics indicates that the roof is open, although it is closed. When starting the car pulls to the right, the Oil cover in the engine compartment always flies away (how funny is that?) The rain sensor just doesn’t work at all, as well as the voice input. The car is now almost 3 months old! Congratulations Ford, now you’ve worked down on Opel quality. Now you’re buying a real car, a Grand Cherokee, it just doesn’t pay to buy from cheap stuff…

  • Focus II 1.6l – Engine sometimes (!) does not start!

    Hello, I have the following problem: If I want to warm up the engine and start again a few minutes later, it sometimes does not start. The starter spins, but does not start with anything. After 1-2 attempts and about 2-3 minutes wait, it starts again without any problems. Was already in the workshop, but they could not find anything. Who has a tip? It happens several times a day, sometimes it runs for 2-3 weeks completely without problems. ?????? Thank you! Harry

  • Question about rim size

    Hello guys, I still have winter tires on steel rims from Focus in the basement. On the 4hole rims the designation 5 1/2JX14x47,5 has been applied. Is 47,5 a measure for the hole circle? Didn’t I find in the rim FAQ… Which cars do they still fit? Only Ford? Will they get rid of and don’t know who I can offer them to… Thanks and Greeting, Snug