The Fantastic Fiat Linea 1.4 (Remapped / AIR) - 73,500 kms Update

VahanPujari · 22nd May 2009, 10:43

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Originally Posted by -xplora-

Dont waste your time, it wont work on the Linea yet. works on the Bravo and the 500 though. Sometime this year Fiat will introduce it for the Linea.

It wont spoil your system or configuration even if you try, it will just give a config error once you plug in the USB.

I could tinker around with it to work with the Linea ( a la hack ) but not worth the effort if its official version is going to be released this year itself. Actually its a few changes on couple of files and the identifier set to Linea, essentially its the same software / same Windows CE ( Automotive 3.1) version.

If at all, I were to test it on Linea - should I just download the file on Pen Drive & insert it on USB port in Linea? Or I've to run the downloaded executable file on my PC to install it on the Pen Drive?

omaragra · 22nd May 2009, 10:54

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Originally Posted by VahanPujari

If at all, I were to test it on Linea - should I just download the file on Pen Drive & insert it on USB port in Linea? Or I've to run the downloaded executable file on my PC to install it on the Pen Drive?

you will first need to install the main software on your PC and the software will prepare the usb stick for you. Linea is not listed as a supported model so you can try selecting maybe Punto.

After the usb is ready, just plug it in your car's B&Me socket and turn the key halfway (don't start the engine), the lady will say "update started" and the update will begin. It takes only a minute.

Regards

Omar

geeash · 22nd May 2009, 16:35

Are you sure it will not spoil the current blue and me?. And even if the blue and me is screwed up is there anyway of rectifying it?

pranava999 · 22nd May 2009, 16:45

I guess it's best to wait for the Linea version release. In any case I don't think it will damage anything if it can't even read the sw on the USB

aks_karthik · 22nd May 2009, 16:56

Don't do anything now Aswin.
Let it be.upgrade Software for Linea is going to be released shortly.

geeash · 22nd May 2009, 17:05

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Don't do anything now Aswin.
Let it be.upgrade Software for Linea is going to be released shortly.

Karthik can you ask the CSM about the ecodrive release for linea?. When it is likely to get released?.

omaragra · 22nd May 2009, 22:28

Best Thing To Do. Try Installing It On A Car In The Showroom !!!

aks_karthik · 25th May 2009, 11:24

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Originally Posted by geeash

Karthik can you ask the CSM about the ecodrive release for linea?. When it is likely to get released?.

He has no clue.I asked him to enquire with FIAT technical team.
May be he will be getting back with some good news.

geeash · 25th May 2009, 12:25

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May be he will be getting back with some good news.

I have sent a mail to to fiat asking about ecodrive for linea. Will get back after the reply comes.

-xplora- · 26th May 2009, 02:47

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Originally Posted by geeash

Are you sure it will not spoil the current blue and me?. And even if the blue and me is screwed up is there anyway of rectifying it?

No it will not, it will give a config / update error but that will not spoil anything on your current system / firmware. I have tried it 10 times ..lol

Worst case in future if something damages the windows automotive OS or the flash memory ie memory corruption or something you can always get a factory reset / firmware re-install.

FastLove · 27th May 2009, 16:58

Some pix of the mud flaps on Linea . These have been approved by FIAT for Lineas and will be available from this week i guess. I am expecting a call for fitting in next 2 days. Cost Rs. Six hundred (cant type "six" as in the number , my laptop giving problem

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Pictures taken today morning on my way to office at Fortune Motors, Nerul, New Bombay.

aks_karthik · 27th May 2009, 17:10

This is the Mudflap Geeash fitted in his linea.
He stated, It's an OEM product.
But as for TATA CSM Chennai,The OEM Mudflaps were released 1 week back only.
I am also waiting for the OEM mudflaps to come.

FastLove · 27th May 2009, 17:29

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Originally Posted by aks_karthik

This is the Mudflap Geeash fitted in his linea.
He stated, It's an OEM product.
But as for TATA CSM Chennai,The OEM Mudflaps were released 1 week back only.
I am also waiting for the OEM mudflaps to come.

what Geeash fitted did have Linea Written on it , but is it the same as this in all respects ?

Geeash kindly throw light on this. How did the OEM design reach you before the official launch ? Are you the one designing this thing ?

Karthik . i should have my mudflaps fitted very soon too. All the best with your mud flap fitting

aks_karthik · 27th May 2009, 17:36

Yes Geeash Mudflaps also has Linea written in it.
let me know whether the rear mudflaps were fitted by pierce the car body by outside and not by Inner wheel arches.

FastLove · 27th May 2009, 17:37

2000 km Update :

TOTAL ROCKSTAR ! My Chica Linea

Total No. of Days of ownership : 33 days
Total Km Run till date : 2150Km

Average Fuel Consumption (Overall) : 11.2 kmpl

Drive : Mostly City with 100% AC .

One Highway Trip to Lonavla via Old Mumbai Pune Highway . Did a lot of steep Ghats. Had to maintain second gear throughout the Ghat. The Drive was Excellent. Handling 11 / 10

Maximum Speed REached on Highway : 170 km/h

The Baby is noiseless and Well Planted at High Speeds. Its awesome to drive !

Admiration || Always Guaranteed !

P.S. : the Reading in the Picture (AcB) is the Average consumption between 2 Tank Fulls .

22nd May 2009, 16:35	#93
geeash Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 146 Times	are you sure ? Are you sure it will not spoil the current blue and me?. And even if the blue and me is screwed up is there anyway of rectifying it?
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pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	I guess it's best to wait for the Linea version release. In any case I don't think it will damage anything if it can't even read the sw on the USB
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aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Don't do anything now Aswin. Let it be.upgrade Software for Linea is going to be released shortly.
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omaragra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Agra Posts: 187 Thanked: 69 Times	Best Thing To Do. Try Installing It On A Car In The Showroom !!!
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27th May 2009, 16:58	#101
FastLove BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 416 Thanked: 99 Times	Some pix of the mud flaps on Linea . These have been approved by FIAT for Lineas and will be available from this week i guess. I am expecting a call for fitting in next 2 days. Cost Rs. Six hundred (cant type "six" as in the number , my laptop giving problem ) Pictures taken today morning on my way to office at Fortune Motors, Nerul, New Bombay. Attached Thumbnails
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27th May 2009, 17:10	#102
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	This is the Mudflap Geeash fitted in his linea. He stated, It's an OEM product. But as for TATA CSM Chennai,The OEM Mudflaps were released 1 week back only. I am also waiting for the OEM mudflaps to come.
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27th May 2009, 17:36	#104
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Yes Geeash Mudflaps also has Linea written in it. let me know whether the rear mudflaps were fitted by pierce the car body by outside and not by Inner wheel arches.
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27th May 2009, 17:37	#105
FastLove BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 416 Thanked: 99 Times	2000 km Update : TOTAL ROCKSTAR ! My Chica Linea Total No. of Days of ownership : 33 days Total Km Run till date : 2150Km Average Fuel Consumption (Overall) : 11.2 kmpl Drive : Mostly City with 100% AC . One Highway Trip to Lonavla via Old Mumbai Pune Highway . Did a lot of steep Ghats. Had to maintain second gear throughout the Ghat. The Drive was Excellent. Handling 11 / 10 Maximum Speed REached on Highway : 170 km/h The Baby is noiseless and Well Planted at High Speeds. Its awesome to drive ! Admiration \|\| Always Guaranteed ! P.S. : the Reading in the Picture (AcB) is the Average consumption between 2 Tank Fulls . Attached Thumbnails Last edited by FastLove : 27th May 2009 at 17:39.
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