fiat punto problem, please help!!?

thanks for all your help,

the mechanic checked it out and turns out that i needed a new thermostat, this has resolved the problem.

Abbie
May 2009

It's possible the mechanic has disturbed wiring to the temp sensor or radiator fan switch. It may simply be that he has pushed the fan or radiator a little out of place, making it louder so that you notice it more.
Make sure he hasn't left an oily rag in front of the radiator!!
Best bet would be to go back to the mechanic and ask him to have a look.
DO NOT go in shouting " It never did that before you touched it, so it must be your fault!!".

spenny
May 2009

Maybe this is actually normal - although you don't say that you have noticed it before...the car can only cool down naturally when it is being driven along and air is passing through the radiator. When you stop, the electric fan cuts in to keep things cool. The fan continues to run until the engine is cool enough for it to stop. However, you need to keep checking the water level, and raise the alarm if you see any signs of an oil emulsion in the water...if you still aren't happy, suggest to your mechanic that a new thermostat could be required if the problem gets worse.

John
May 2009