Fiat Petra 1.6 Issues

planet_rocker · 28th June 2010, 16:37

@ Jacs - even i was surprised to see water inside the cluster. it was opened last at FASS about a year back and i guess the glass sealant was not used properly / evenly.

i will have to buy a new head lamp sooner or later. the amount of water inside was scary and it was dirty water.

anyways will keep you guys updated.

planet_rocker · 29th June 2010, 10:22

Kolkata received 75.6mm rainfall yesterday. Today the headlights look like:

the cluster was dry - will keep a watch on water leaking inside.

Next - getting rid of moisture from headlights.

Drive safe and take care.

rikhav · 29th June 2010, 22:58

Hi Planet_Rocker

Indeed a very useful post.

Since I am not good at opening the cleaning the headlights I am still waiting to find some good guy who can do the complete operation. Till then I feel its safer not to do it rather then getting it done from someone who is not good at his work

Moreover with the headlights of my car moisture starts escaping once its dry for a day and when the headlights are switched on, its completly gone. And its also clean from inside (not muddy)

planet_rocker · 30th June 2010, 10:55

Still dry from inside except the small amount of vapor inside the glass. you can compare with the pics in the previous post.

Sealing the top edge of the glass from outside (where the glass sticks to the plastic body) with fevicol / sealant should help.

@ Rikhav - it is very easy to open the back cover - similar to opening the back cover of a wall clock when replacing battery.

mb_jg · 20th July 2010, 18:48

Rikhav, what's the news on your Palio's headlamps? I got the headlamps on my Palio changed since I was travelling to Goa. Had to make do with non-motorized units since you don't get the motorized units anywhere. Cost me Rs.5100 including octroi etc etc. The lights are back to their original state, amazing spread & throw.

rikhav · 21st July 2010, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb_jg

Rikhav, what's the news on your Palio's headlamps? I got the headlamps on my Palio changed since I was travelling to Goa. Had to make do with non-motorized units since you don't get the motorized units anywhere. Cost me Rs.5100 including octroi etc etc. The lights are back to their original state, amazing spread & throw.

Still the same :(
Even I was thinking of replacing them in the next service. Are the prces from a TASS?
Kava had quoted a price of 2200 per headlight but did not have in stock. I wont mind paying a little extra if its an original part

mb_jg · 21st July 2010, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by rikhav

Still the same :(
Even I was thinking of replacing them in the next service. Are the prces from a TASS?
Kava had quoted a price of 2200 per headlight but did not have in stock. I wont mind paying a little extra if its an original part

I got the original part alright, although it's not motorized, not that I needed it or ever used it. I can get you the set if you want. My cousin has a workshop in Kolhapur & he gets these parts from Mumbai, he can have them delivered directly to your place. I paid Rs.5100 which included octroi & something else. Will post pics over the weekend, I can't stop staring at them

rikhav · 16th March 2015, 19:30

The wipers works fine in 1st, 2nd and 3rd speed but no movement when kept on intermediate

Is this a wiper motor issue, or there is some secondary component connected to wiper motor which governs the speed?

If yes, what is it called

Or its an issue with combination switch by which we control the wipers

Thanks in advance

SunnyBoi · 16th March 2015, 19:37

There is a white box with contacts, which tells the wiper when and how fast to run next to the wiper motor. That must have gone bad on your car, or it might be the combination switch with the intermediate switch not functioning.

rikhav · 16th March 2015, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunnyBoi

There is a white box with contacts, which tells the wiper when and how fast to run next to the wiper motor. That must have gone bad on your car, or it might be the combination switch with the intermediate switch not functioning.

Thanks sunny

Any suggestions how i get to know which part is actually gone bad?

Any way i can check the white box?

rajeev k · 17th March 2015, 01:00

Definitely,the wiper motor is not faulty.
In all probability, the combination switch is the culprit. Get it inspected.

28th June 2010, 16:37	#31
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	@ Jacs - even i was surprised to see water inside the cluster. it was opened last at FASS about a year back and i guess the glass sealant was not used properly / evenly. i will have to buy a new head lamp sooner or later. the amount of water inside was scary and it was dirty water. anyways will keep you guys updated.
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29th June 2010, 10:22	#32
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	Kolkata received 75.6mm rainfall yesterday. Today the headlights look like: the cluster was dry - will keep a watch on water leaking inside. Next - getting rid of moisture from headlights. Drive safe and take care.
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29th June 2010, 22:58	#33
rikhav BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 220 Thanked: 113 Times	Hi Planet_Rocker Indeed a very useful post. Since I am not good at opening the cleaning the headlights I am still waiting to find some good guy who can do the complete operation. Till then I feel its safer not to do it rather then getting it done from someone who is not good at his work Moreover with the headlights of my car moisture starts escaping once its dry for a day and when the headlights are switched on, its completly gone. And its also clean from inside (not muddy)
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30th June 2010, 10:55	#34
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	Still dry from inside except the small amount of vapor inside the glass. you can compare with the pics in the previous post. Sealing the top edge of the glass from outside (where the glass sticks to the plastic body) with fevicol / sealant should help. @ Rikhav - it is very easy to open the back cover - similar to opening the back cover of a wall clock when replacing battery. Last edited by planet_rocker : 30th June 2010 at 10:56.
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20th July 2010, 18:48	#35
mb_jg BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 485 Thanked: 124 Times	Rikhav, what's the news on your Palio's headlamps? I got the headlamps on my Palio changed since I was travelling to Goa. Had to make do with non-motorized units since you don't get the motorized units anywhere. Cost me Rs.5100 including octroi etc etc. The lights are back to their original state, amazing spread & throw.
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16th March 2015, 19:30	#38
rikhav BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 220 Thanked: 113 Times	Fiat Petra Wiper Issues (intermediate Speed Not Working) The wipers works fine in 1st, 2nd and 3rd speed but no movement when kept on intermediate Is this a wiper motor issue, or there is some secondary component connected to wiper motor which governs the speed? If yes, what is it called Or its an issue with combination switch by which we control the wipers Thanks in advance
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16th March 2015, 19:37	#39
SunnyBoi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mysore / B'lore Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 4,111 Times	Re: Fiat Petra Wiper Issues (intermediate Speed Not Working) There is a white box with contacts, which tells the wiper when and how fast to run next to the wiper motor. That must have gone bad on your car, or it might be the combination switch with the intermediate switch not functioning.
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17th March 2015, 01:00	#41
rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,352 Thanked: 1,947 Times	Re: Fiat Petra Wiper Issues (intermediate Speed Not Working) Definitely,the wiper motor is not faulty. In all probability, the combination switch is the culprit. Get it inspected.
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