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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Dave on September 20, 2011, 03:02:19 PM
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Dear All,
I have a H reg 126 Bis that keeps over heating. Can anyone recommend a garage that could look at/solve this problem for me in the Buckingham/Milton Keynes area.
Thanks in advance.
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cant recomend a garage -although if you are willing to drive to kings lynn i will have a look!
usually its a fairly easy problem to solve- what is actually happening?
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I'm in Lutterworth south Leicestershire if you want to visit and I can have a look. I would think that your temp sender has stopped working meaning that the cooling fan won't come on.
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Let the engine idle for a while. If the radiator fan does not switch on, there is the problem.
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The fan doesn't come on so that could be it!
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There you have it. It could simply be a loose connection but if is not working, change it asap. Other members have installed a manual fan switch as a backup in case for some reason the fan does not switch on. While your at it, might as well check the thermostat to make sure it is working. There is a lot of debate regarding whether to keep the thermostat in or out. I personally kept mine. Does your your warning light indicator on your dashboard work? It lights up if there is insufficient coolant. When was the last time you flushed and changed the radiator coolant?
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Not that far away from MK/Bk'ham, there is Diagnostic Services in Leighton Buzzard, they always seem to sort out any problems I have and take a keen interest too. Lots of garages now must be so used to plug in and diagnose with software, that an older car is a challenge of real skill!. A bit further away there is a garage in Chesham that Rusty's uncle told me that he uses.
Your original post was a while ago, hope you've got it sorted, but there are places out there!
Chris
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The car has been garaged since last summer so not had a chance to look at the problem in more depth. Looks as though it's the fan as it doesn't come on when needed.
When the weather has cleared and it's warmer outside I'll take a good look and will probably be asking for more advice! I'm a novice mechanic but willing to have a go!