Fiat Bravo

[liquidh]

FIAT really cannot buy... but maybe his -hopefully - turns out ok.

 

[elf108]

Buy manual still ok.
Auto then zzz.

 

[toyletpak]

I do intend to visit prowerkz as most have been recommending.
Also trying to find and fix issues while under lemon law protection.

Any tips on how i should navigate it?

 

[trento]

Hey guys, just gotten my hands on a 2nd hand, 8.5 years, sub-100k km, stock-ish, Bravo 1.4A.

I'm trying to find out from the seniors here, some of the things to look out for (besides common wear n tear) when i have a chance to schedule a check up at one of the mentioned fiat specialist ws.

Anything i ought to pay more attention to?

Thanks!

timing belt, the gearbox parts. best to do a computer scan for errors.

 

[toyletpak]

timing belt, the gearbox parts. best to do a computer scan for errors.

Thank you, kind sir.

 

[trento]

Np....also check for leaks like engine, radiator, gearbox cos computer don’t pick these errors

Thank you, kind sir.

 

[spencer_gabriel]

Hi all Bravo,

Anyone had this encounter with error message excess radiator fluid on the dashboard small display?

Once this message came up my Water temp shoot to redline and deep with red light flashing.

Lucky just parked my car, but when I turn off my engine to let it cool down & start again the message is gone.

 

[spencer_gabriel]

radiator fan is suppose to be turning at a low speed with A/C on?

Good Morning All,

Wondering if anyone knows if our radiator fan is suppose to be turning at a low speed when the AC is turn on? As I notice my ride the Fan is not turning at low speed when my AC is on.

As I use to drive a Jap car, even early morning cold start with with AC on the radiator fan will start turning at low speed.

Not sure if "Cont" car is suppose to be in this way?

 

[Optionstrader]

Good Morning All,

Wondering if anyone knows if our radiator fan is suppose to be turning at a low speed when the AC is turn on? As I notice my ride the Fan is not turning at low speed when my AC is on.

As I use to drive a Jap car, even early morning cold start with with AC on the radiator fan will start turning at low speed.

Not sure if "Cont" car is suppose to be in this way?

go to prowerkz

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[Optionstrader]

But I now go to servo

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[spencer_gabriel]

Thank you Bro Optionstrader,

Where is servo?

 

[Optionstrader]

Thank you Bro Optionstrader,

Where is servo?

For Fiat prowerkz is the best

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[Fatfool]

fiat is well know lemon trap in singapore..
dealer and workshop know this brand is rare less people drive , 1st they sell u lemon , and repair slowly slowly cut u. workshop and dealer all link one.

I broke the cycle I've driven 2 Bravos and the repair cost is like a conventional Japanese car.

I was going to do a Timing Belt + Water Pump + Timing Belt Tensioner + Aux Belt + Aux Tensioner + Labour ..... then I was like, screw it, might as well change oil too. then + Oil + Oil Filter + Cabin Air filter + more labour...

about 500 SGD (and done up at a workshop in Singapore too). I kept the oil to spec as well (It's not the usual spec the workshop uncle pours in)

But unless you know what you're doing, don't buy a Fiat.

 

[Fatfool]

Good Morning All,

Wondering if anyone knows if our radiator fan is suppose to be turning at a low speed when the AC is turn on? As I notice my ride the Fan is not turning at low speed when my AC is on.

As I use to drive a Jap car, even early morning cold start with with AC on the radiator fan will start turning at low speed.

Not sure if "Cont" car is suppose to be in this way?

Yes it's supposed to be on. Go buy a Radiator fan and replace it.

 

[Fatfool]

For Fiat prowerkz is the best

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I think I've been there before. They wanted to charge me 800 for a clutch change.

I did it for about 400.

 

[TAUS93]

I broke the cycle I've driven 2 Bravos and the repair cost is like a conventional Japanese car.

I was going to do a Timing Belt + Water Pump + Timing Belt Tensioner + Aux Belt + Aux Tensioner + Labour ..... then I was like, screw it, might as well change oil too. then + Oil + Oil Filter + Cabin Air filter + more labour...

about 500 SGD (and done up at a workshop in Singapore too). I kept the oil to spec as well (It's not the usual spec the workshop uncle pours in)

But unless you know what you're doing, don't buy a Fiat.

which workshop bro?

 

[trento]

Yes cos fiat parts r inexpensive. However jap cars usually don’t use timing belt so the maintenance is slightly lower

I broke the cycle I've driven 2 Bravos and the repair cost is like a conventional Japanese car.

I was going to do a Timing Belt + Water Pump + Timing Belt Tensioner + Aux Belt + Aux Tensioner + Labour ..... then I was like, screw it, might as well change oil too. then + Oil + Oil Filter + Cabin Air filter + more labour...

about 500 SGD (and done up at a workshop in Singapore too). I kept the oil to spec as well (It's not the usual spec the workshop uncle pours in)

But unless you know what you're doing, don't buy a Fiat.

 

[trento]

Try alfa sportivo. I use them alot for my alfa. Fiat will be lower cost to service

which workshop bro?

 

[member1]

I broke the cycle I've driven 2 Bravos and the repair cost is like a conventional Japanese car.

I was going to do a Timing Belt + Water Pump + Timing Belt Tensioner + Aux Belt + Aux Tensioner + Labour ..... then I was like, screw it, might as well change oil too. then + Oil + Oil Filter + Cabin Air filter + more labour...

about 500 SGD (and done up at a workshop in Singapore too). I kept the oil to spec as well (It's not the usual spec the workshop uncle pours in)

But unless you know what you're doing, don't buy a Fiat.

i kana 9696 one, one time repair smelly smelly 1k, i told the workshop u think i drive ferrari? he say part hard to get fiat no people use one... **... more like they control . AND i get a semi lemon truck, everything spoil one by one..
change all wheel, inside wheel metal also change, break system change, crutch system change . break pad also , batt smelly smelly also $600? all my hard earn money give to workshop blackmailed .. go many workshop but they like know each other? or is sg those part control by workshop? or is it my type of fiat is really less in sg... idk too.
now my turning got sound, vbelt system too, arm , and suspention ,

idk is it really full lemon or just i bad luck...
it could be full lemon truck but really rare type in sg so part all control by same dealer? idk.

my work very poor thing one, carry one washing machine , fridge only make $60-$80 all those very heavily thing . now waiting for more part to spoil , hope can tahan till 10month more..

 

[spencer_gabriel]

Any bro here know where I get get Engine Mount & both lower arm change?

Any ideal what will be the cost like?

Thank you all