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It is a loose contact. As you have observed, when it is cooler in the day, it works. Once the temperature is higher up, the contact point expands and "looses" contact. Take the car to a friendly neighborhood garage and ask the mechanic to look the contact point just below the glove box. Tell them to tighten all the contact points. There is a junction where cables are connected just below the glove box, and I suspect the problem is here.

Looking to get some information. The ECU ( Bosch Motronic) of my 2010 Linea 1.4 petrol has gone kaput. A new one at the dealer is close to 30k. Any independent contact that can source one for me or repair this. Leads would be greatly appreciated.

Try The Car Engineers, based in new delhi, you could google for his address and phone number. I have used his services to repair my zen ecm.

P.S-Have no affiliation to him or his company just trying to help you out as i have used his services in the past.

Regards,
Manoj

Guys,

I need to order some parts for my Linea T-Jet from 99 rpm.

These are rubber parts just next to the air intake cowl (just below the windscreen) - visible when you open the bonnet.

https://www.99rpm.com/fiat/lid-cowl-...ake-linea.html

Can someone please tell if these are the 1) Protector and 2) Ornament?


Thanks in advance.

Hi Johy,
Check this link, I believe the part you are looking for is the engine compartment wick.:)

https://www.99rpm.com/fiat/bonnet-in...jet-linea.html

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Just today check engine light popped up on the MID of my Linea. I was wading through rain waters in Mumbai and suddenly the light came up. I saw a Ritz and a i10 Grand in front of me going ahead so i took a chance. I don't find anything abnormal in terms of pick up or sound or starting issues. I let the car rest for 8 hours but the check engine light still shows. I thought it could be some sensor that came in contact with water. I must admit the water levels were not so low. I'll check tomorrow morning again. I hope it disappears.

Appreciate any help in this regard.

The same happened in my Punto five years ago. There was no issue but there was CEL and warning on the MID. I took it to FASS on the following day and they erased the errors after inspecting the car. Although everything should be fine but there's no harm in getting it inspected at FASS. Just be sure that there's no drop in power or engine response.

Thanks much Biraj.

Also, how can i check if rain water entered my car through the exhaust pipe?

I think you would know immediately if water has entered the combustion chambers, it will be much more than just a CEL

After reading your experiences i felt you may have some insights into a problem i faced with my Linea Classic Plus MJD.

Yesterday, while coming after a 200 km long trip i stopped 5 kms from my home for tea. The clutch was fine till then. To park i tried to engage the reverse gear to move little back, it slotted with a lot of difficulty and after a lot of grinding noise. Came back in 30 mins after some food, tea and when i tried to engage the first gear it just refused to slot. Had the kind of feeling you get when you try to engage gear without pressing the clutch while in motion. 1 to 5 don't engage at all and when i try reverse i hear a lot of grinding noise. I felt the clutch pedal was moving in freely like a dead pedal without any resistance. Could it be the clutch wire that snapped? Or anything to do with the clutch kit or master/ slave cylinders. How do i identify what exactly could be the issue? In case it's a clutch kit don't you think it's a bit early for the fault to arise. Can i claim warranty since it's still in the 3 year/ 100000 km window and maintained as per schedule.

I was with family and shudder to think how would it have been had the clutch given up on me in the midst of the trip. I was in a forest area and for nearly 60 kms travelled on broken roads without even street lights after 8pm. Thank god it gave up 5kms from my home. Left the car by the road and got home in a Ola.

Mine is a 2016 Linea Classic Plus MJD 28400 kms on the odo in 24 months of ownership. Sole driver. Make conscious effort to never clutch ride.

How does the FIAT Road Side Assistance work? I am in Mumbai. Never tried them before. Do they charge you just in case you need to get the in warranty vehicle towed?

Appreciate any help or inputs you may have. TIA.

Your running is quite low for such a early clutch kit failure,unless you have been riding the clutch.
Usually when there is a leak in clutch master cylinder,there would be drop in the fluid levels which would show up on the dashboard as both clutch and brakes use the same reservoir.
If the leak is bad then you will have clutch pedal that would drop down and not return back.
I would suggest you look for leaks in and around the top of the clutch pedal which connects to the master cylinder. Wetness on the carpet etc will be present if it has leaked. Secondly look for the shifter cables that connect the gear knob to the gearbox, sometimes the locking pin tends to slip leading to the cable not being able to engage/disengage.
Third thing that comes to my mind is the slave cylinder, usually if this leaks you can see some residue at the bottom of the gearbox housing at the joint.

My Linea had an oil change today after 11k KM's (14 months).

I've repeated Castrol Edge 5W40 Synth & added Ceratec on recommendation by FNG. I've driven it barely 3kms. NVH has reduced & there seems to be a significant improvement in engine smoothness.

I'm concerned that now my engine has 3.5L viz 3.2L of Oil + 300ml of Ceratec. FNG said it won't make a serious difference & claimed to usually change 3.4L for MJD. I do NOT trust this guy on that.

Please suggest indications to watch out for.

Posting an update for the benefit of anyone who's mechanic fills extra oil.

Update
I just bought a Ryles tube (already had a syringe at home) & removed 300ml oil thru the oil dip stick.

Don't bother siphoning (thereby possibly mistakenly ingesting oil or even inhaling toxic fumes), simply get a set of Ryles Tube + Syringe, (easily available at any medical shop). Put the tube into the oil dip stick pipe & remove just the syringe (from the tube) when extracting oil.

PS : Make sure you or the mechanic doesn't try it when the engine is hot.

lol:
No prescription needed.

Did you get it replaced or repaired?

Fellow members, off late I am experience gear grinding noise in my Punto (Multijet) while engaging gears 2, 3 & 5th gear. The gear shifts are not smooth. Can you pls suggest a good garage in Delhi/Gurugram where I can get proper diagnosis of the issue.

PS: car has done 1,09,000 kms and running on stock clutch. It has been regularly serviced at FASS with regular oil changes.