Richard Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Why would an entire rear cluster fail on a Mk2B Punto? It just flashed up a warning on the dash and now nothing works in the cluster. I've not had a look yet but it would be good to know where to start. Earth pin on the back of the cluster corroded / burnt away . Solder a separate wire from the earth track of the board to the body I had a look this afternoon, everything looked fine. I plugged the cluster back in and the bulb failure warning was still on, but only telling me about the brake light this time. I replaced the brake light bulb and the warning cleared even before I'd pressed the brake. It seems that the brake light bulb blew and the car decided to shut down the whole cluster. I suppose I'm doing well if that's all the electrical randomness I get from a 12 year old Fiat. DeeJay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 who came up with Autoshite's strapline 'your motoring is our concern'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 who came up with Autoshite's strapline 'your motoring is our concern'? The Samaritans. Lacquer Peel, egg, Stanky and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike60 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 On a car check what is meant by a VIC marker? Is that just an outstanding identity check? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 It means Bob Mortimer once owned it. The Moog, DodgeRover, Pillock and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I'm sure it's been mentioned before, but is there mileage in having a sticky for who's got what in terms of specialist tools? Frixample; Say somebody had a cam-locking kit for a KV6 and was willing to lend it out for beer and a hug, this could be listed. I've got a pretty big pair of ramps but precious little else to offer; but I'd put 'em on a list for sure. Borrower collects and returns; status updated to show whether something is currently out on loan and who's got it; kind of name and shame if things stay out for an unexpectedly lavish duration. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Am I mad to think about gutting my Panda and using the shell as an office / kitchen area in my workshop? It's going to the scrappers otherwise and I could do with a less dusty area for paperwork and coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I'm sure it's been mentioned before, but is there mileage in having a sticky for who's got what in terms of specialist tools? Frixample; Say somebody had a cam-locking kit for a KV6 and was willing to lend it out for beer and a hug, this could be listed. I've got a pretty big pair of ramps but precious little else to offer; but I'd put 'em on a list for sure. Borrower collects and returns; status updated to show whether something is currently out on loan and who's got it; kind of name and shame if things stay out for an unexpectedly lavish duration. Just a thought. There was a thread along these lines a while back, a few folks with proper stuff and lots of us with basic tools and sympathy if you breakdown nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 There was a thread along these lines a while back, a few folks with proper stuff and lots of us with basic tools and sympathy if you breakdown nearby. It's the proper stuff that's interesting. Theoretically, if that thread was easy to find the AS on-board search engine would make it navigable. You could search for, I don't know, "hub extractor" or whatever and see who's got one and lives in the same hemisphere as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I had a look this afternoon, everything looked fine. I plugged the cluster back in and the bulb failure warning was still on, but only telling me about the brake light this time. I replaced the brake light bulb and the warning cleared even before I'd pressed the brake. It seems that the brake light bulb blew and the car decided to shut down the whole cluster. I suppose I'm doing well if that's all the electrical randomness I get from a 12 year old Fiat.I've already done the earth wire mod on the driver's side (I think or it could be the passenger but I'm pretty sure it's the driver's side). I fitted a bullet connector to it as well so you can still remove the cluster. I tried cleaning the earth pin up and coating it with silicon grease but the fault kept coming back. The jumper wire cleared it. Did I read you were having problems with the clutch juddering or did I imagine it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'm sure it's been mentioned beforeAye it hashttp://autoshite.com/topic/21410-autoshite-tool-borrow/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I've already done the earth wire mod on the driver's side (I think or it could be the passenger but I'm pretty sure it's the driver's side). I fitted a bullet connector to it as well so you can still remove the cluster. I tried cleaning the earth pin up and coating it with silicon grease but the fault kept coming back. The jumper wire cleared it. Did I read you were having problems with the clutch juddering or did I imagine it? There weren't any wiring modifications on this side, but the connector had been greased. If it happens again I'll put a jump wire on it. I'm not sure if I mentioned the clutch juddering, but it does sometimes. I'll change the crankshaft oil seal one day when I can be bothered. It's been a great car, mostly because my wife likes it and I don't have to fix it very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 What's a horsey horseless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Horsey Horseless: An early steam powered car, designed with a horses head on the front in order that it doesn't scare people who are confused by the lack of four legged propulsion. Also, a very thin wearing joke where it's the answer to every "what car should I buy" thread. Everyone knows that the correct answer is HYUNDAI SONATA. tooSavvy, They_all_do_that_sir and djimbob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 There weren't any wiring modifications on this side, but the connector had been greased. If it happens again I'll put a jump wire on it. I'm not sure if I mentioned the clutch juddering, but it does sometimes. I'll change the crankshaft oil seal one day when I can be bothered. It's been a great car, mostly because my wife likes it and I don't have to fix it very often.Glad it's going ok, I remembered you mentioned a juddery clutch in the fiat a go go thread, but I don't think you were actually talking about this car (so my memory isn't completely failing, I just miss read it) It started to judder for me once I'd owned it for about three months. According to the Fiat Forum the Mk2b were fitted with clutches that like to judder.( just type Fiat Forum clutch judder in Google and look how many results come up) I followed their advice and did a quick take off in third whilst slipping the clutch. This kept it fine for about six months and then I did it again. I think if you just repeat this it'll be fine. Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 The rear light did the same thing again yesterday. On starting it flagged up the brake light warning but all the other lights worked, then the whole lot shut down as soon as I pressed the brake pedal. I've soldered on an earth wire now, as I should have in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 12v car bulbs and relays ....what sort of volts can they take until they dont like it? got a add on relay set up for my vw headlights fed direct off the alternator post , popped both dip beams the other night and trying to suss why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Q Drive ball joints, any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Getting chilly out, so... Winter tyres - bit early, or get 'em on (since I have them now) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Q Drive ball joints, any good?Not really - they'll get you going again but won't last stephen01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Getting chilly out, so... Winter tyres - bit early, or get 'em on (since I have them now) ? Pretty sure they are designed for minus lots to plus 20C or so, so fine to fit now. Some people run them all year without issue. They start to work better at +4c I think, so it's about right to fit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earwig Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 It's 7 degrees, according to a duck.. sorry, ADAC ect. This is a bit of a piece of string question - if you live out in the wilds and you need to get to work early in the morning then yes, as soon as. If you only do journeys that can be differed 'til later then meh, as and when. Here in Croatia we have to have winter tyres from November 15th 'til April 15th, no matter how stupidly warm it gets in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 12v car bulbs and relays ....what sort of volts can they take until they dont like it? got a add on relay set up for my vw headlights fed direct off the alternator post , popped both dip beams the other night and trying to suss whyMeasure the volts at your alternator terminal and compare with voltage at the battery terminal. Some alternators sense the voltage at the battery terminal and regulate their output to keep that voltage constant. This means that the voltage at the alternator output terminal WILL be higher than the nominal voltage. How much higher will depend upon the resistance of the connections between the alternator and the battery AND how much electrical load the alternator is seeing. So connect your light feed to the battery terminal, not the alternator terminal. And fit a fuse as close to the feed as possible!! Although the bulbs are marked "12V" they are designed for the nominal vehicle voltage which is 13.5ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Getting chilly out, so... Winter tyres - bit early, or get 'em on (since I have them now) ? Have a look at 'all season' tyres, almost as good as a pure winter tyre but can be used all year round. I think their better for our climate overall as they tend to be very good in the wet as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TataBobu Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 .. which is 13.5ish.14.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 These, yes I know it's an overpriced Nissan something or other in a strange outfit, but I've always quite fancied one (no, I have no idea why either). Apart from the obvious, that they like to rot, are there any other major things to look out for? Asimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Just noticed one of the front jacking points on my Tragic is a bit crusty - likely to be a MOT fail I assume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Just noticed one of the front jacking points on my Tragic is a bit crusty - likely to be a MOT fail I assume?Only if it's within 30cm of a brake steering or seatbelt mounting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Common rot point on tragivarostars ! Last one I did I used 3 sides out of a bit of box section and it fitted perfectly . Much stronger than std too Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Within 30cm of front subframe mount I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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