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For Sale: / Fully refurbished Steering Rack for RHD 126 bis

« Last post by dixie on August 20, 2023, 10:30:58 AM »

I have a spare steering rack for a bis. Just had it re-built (with bespoke end bush) by Kiley Clinton Engineering in Birmingham.
I thought it was needed for my car but have since found out it doesn't need it after all.
Anyone interested please email me  [email protected]  OR ring  07973 505 909  Open to offers.

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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Coolant

« Last post by andyzeetec on August 11, 2023, 09:12:02 AM »

You need the blue antifreeze (Ethylene Glcol), I use COMMA Coldmaster concentrate 50/50 mix

There are a few good posts on here about changing the coolant, flushing/purging/bleeding.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comma-SCA5L-Coldmaster-Antifreeze-Concentrate/dp/B003BPWN4W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JM48Y12W0MQN&keywords=COMMA%2BColdmaster&qid=1691740960&sprefix=comma%2Bcoldmaster%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1&th=1

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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Coolant

« Last post by Goat Girl on August 10, 2023, 09:56:10 AM »

Thank you - yes - I just didn't want to do any damage putting the wrong thing in!

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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Coolant

« Last post by Njkip on August 09, 2023, 10:11:25 PM »

Hi, I've just used the original green glycol antifreeze and water......not had any bother with mine....hope this helps....

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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Coolant

« Last post by Goat Girl on August 09, 2023, 05:29:37 PM »

Hi - what coolant would people recommend for my 1991 BIS please?  It seems like there is quite a choice!  Thanks

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For Sale: / Re: Lightweight Flywheel for Fiat 500 / 126

« Last post by Piotross on August 03, 2023, 07:21:31 AM »

UP! available next pieces 3x lighter and balanced flywheel 3.7 kg

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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Indicators light dimming in instrument cluster

« Last post by Iffy650 on July 25, 2023, 04:51:37 AM »

Thank you Minijohn and Chris, good advice

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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Indicators light dimming in instrument cluster

« Last post by ChrisRLewis on July 24, 2023, 09:28:09 PM »

For the price of a new flasher unit I would just replace it. If the problem is still there you will have always have a spare one.

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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Indicators light dimming in instrument cluster

« Last post by Minijohn on July 24, 2023, 08:42:03 PM »

According to the wiring diagram there appears to be 3 wires connected to the flasher unit.
One wire brings the power in, the next wire takes the power to the indicator switch (where it's split left/right) and the last wire powers only the dash warning light.

So it could be possible that the flasher unit is on it's way out but I'd try cleaning the connections at the flasher unit first

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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Indicators light dimming in instrument cluster

« Last post by Iffy650 on July 24, 2023, 01:42:13 PM »

My indicator (turn switch) light on my dashboard flashes a couple of times then gets dimmer and dimmer and eventually goes off but the indicator lights on the outside of the car all work when I use the switch.
Tried checking all the indicator connections. Seem OK. I even took steering wheel off to look at the turn switch which was dusty but seems to work.
Is the flasher unit dodgy maybe?