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Originally Posted by raj_5004
(Post 2672022)
I'm wondering how it went kaput so early in its life. My car is just 12500 kms and exactly one year old.
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I think it should be covered under warranty. IIRC, a friend of mine got his Swift wheel bearings changed under warranty. Check with the A.S.S. It should not fail so early.
For the last few days, I'm getting a "cling" sound from the back while going on bad roads. It's not from plastic, but a "metal" sound. I think it's coming from the rear suspension, but the noise is not always reproducible on the same bad road. Here's what I have tried so far:
- My brother and I tried to reproduce the noise when the car was parked by pressing down at the rear (after opening the boot) repeatedly - but there was no noise at all.
- I suspected the tool box, removed the tools from the rear and took a TD. The noise was still present.
- My spare wheel is unsecured in the boot, so it could be a reason. But I haven't yet taken a TD with the spare out of the car.
Any ideas what the noise could be?
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Originally Posted by StarrySky For the last few days, I'm getting a "cling" sound from the back while going on bad roads. It's not from plastic, but a "metal" sound. I think it's coming from the rear suspension, but the noise is not always reproducible on the same bad road. Here's what I have tried so far:
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It can also come due to loose link rod, please get it checked at the TASS.
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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR
(Post 2672060)
Did you drive through water logged areas recently?
Water and dirt are it's biggest enemies. I too had wheel bearing issues in my WagonR during Christmas time, after the last Chennai rains.
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No. Never.
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Originally Posted by fiat_tarun
(Post 2672112)
I think it should be covered under warranty. IIRC, a friend of mine got his Swift wheel bearings changed under warranty. Check with the A.S.S. It should not fail so early.
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I guess wheel bearings are a wear & tear part, do they cover that under warranty?
Secondly my car has aftermarket alloys, so will they entertain a warranty claim? Coming to that, can aftermarket alloys affect the wheel bearings?
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Originally Posted by raj_5004
(Post 2672484)
No. Never.
I guess wheel bearings are a wear & tear part, do they cover that under warranty?
Secondly my car has aftermarket alloys, so will they entertain a warranty claim? Coming to that, can aftermarket alloys affect the wheel bearings?
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doesnt your car have 100pcd alloys and fat rubber? i think i read that somewhere on the forum.. if yes then it could void your warrantly claim if any.. it could have also contributed to bearing wear IMO
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Originally Posted by howler
(Post 2672498)
doesnt your car have 100pcd alloys and fat rubber? i think i read that somewhere on the forum.. if yes then it could void your warrantly claim if any.. it could have also contributed to bearing wear IMO
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No buddy.
My car has factory spec aftermarket alloys (98 PCD, 4 holes) with the same stock OE tyres.
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Originally Posted by raj_5004
(Post 2672534)
No buddy.
My car has factory spec aftermarket alloys (98 PCD, 4 holes) with the same stock OE tyres.
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then youre all good :D.. i have a feeling that there were a number of sub standard components on the punto. i just got my clutch slave cylinder changed last week at concord and am goin back this weekend to possible get the steering rack replaced under warrantly, the car pulls to the left like mad. no amount of reallignment has fixed that.
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Originally Posted by raj_5004
(Post 2672534)
No buddy.
My car has factory spec aftermarket alloys (98 PCD, 4 holes) with the same stock OE tyres.
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Check with them, as this friend of mine had 15" aftermarket rims with 205 section tyres on his Swift and they still replaced them under warranty. clap:
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Originally Posted by raj_5004
(Post 2672484)
No. Never.
I guess wheel bearings are a wear & tear part, do they cover that under warranty?
Secondly my car has aftermarket alloys, so will they entertain a warranty claim? Coming to that, can aftermarket alloys affect the wheel bearings?
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IMO Wheel Bearings are not covered under warranty - It is under consumables and I doubt FIAT would do anything to change it!!
All the best anyways!:thumbs up
Hello All,
A silly question probably! Is the 90HP Punto discontinued? I dont see it in most of the websites - fiatindia, carwale?
Cheers,
Jagan.
I met my cousin in a marriage function at Pondicherry two days back, who owns a FIAT Uno. He was thinking of upgrading to either i20 or Figo. He sought my suggestion. I suggested to him to include FIAT Punto in his list of probables, test drive all the cars in his list, and then, decide. I explained to him about the salient features of 2012 Punto like enhanced GC of 185 mm [in diesel versions], improved interiors and the new Oceanic Blue colour. When I was driving back to Bangalore in the night, I received his call stating that he test drove all the cars and booked a 2012 Punto Dynamic with Manakular Motors, Pondicherry with ETA of 20 days. He said the new features tilted his choice in favour of Punto!:thumbs up
Nope, it ain't discontinued. I booked one last week and am taking delivery next week.
Guys, can damaged wheel bearings affect the car's acceleration?
Gents , Need your advice
Although Punto comes with a Engine immobilizer and Low sale value of punto is a Added advantage at least , when it comes to thefts, Some where I am getting pretty wary of thieves . What all steps i can take to secure the car if broken into. I have a emotion variant and even if car is locked and somebody tries to fiddle with car, there is no alarm . Kindly advice
Get the best insurance policy available in the market :D With all the available value added packs, which can take care of breakage, loss of valuables, etc., due to theft ;)
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