Fiat Croma '06 Engine Starting and Dim Light Issues; Seeking Mechanic Recommendations

Hey, hope you're doing fine. Had a pretty similar issue with my '09 Fiat Bravo with 85,000 km on it a while back. I was having the same kind of battery issues and flickering lights, thought it was a severe battery self-discharge at first. The guys at the garage were sort of poking around in the dark too, but they finally figured out it was a faulty battery sensor and not the battery itself. In my case, the trouble was with the battery sensor playing havoc with the car's electronic system, causing the flickering lights and the slow engine start. The gauges and sensors in our cars are pretty crucial was a serious thing, can't ignore them. The good chaps down at the garage replaced the faulty sensor, and Bob's your uncle, she was right as rain. So, don't fret just yet. Might be worth checking the battery sensor in your Croma before you cough up the dough for a new battery. And about the mechanic, well, my go-to guy's been Fred at Red's Garage in downtown. Good luck with it!

Hey there! Sounds like you had quite a journey with your Fiat Bravo. Glad to hear it's up and running smoothly again. Your advice of checking the battery sensor first seems legit. I hadn't considered that yet. I'll definitely have a word with Fred at Red's Garage, he seems like a real car wizard. Just wanted to check - how much did it set you back to get the faulty sensor replaced? And have you had to deal with anything else since then? Catch ya later!

Hey! The issue with my Fiat Bravo was a bit of a head-scratcher at first but thankfully got figured out. Getting the faulty battery sensor replaced cost me roughly around 315 Euro. Not exactly pocket change, but way cheaper than getting a new battery, right? And since then, it's been smooth sailing really. Following the fix, I haven't had any battery self-discharge problems or anything else for that matter. Looks like the faulty sensor was the culprit all along. Hope it turns out to be the same for your Fiat Croma! Cheers!

Hey! Great to know that your Bravo issue wasn't as substantial as it initially seemed. Honestly, 315 Euro sounds way better than shelling out for a brand new battery! Fingers crossed it's the same deal with my Croma's sensor. Really appreciate you sharing your mechanic and your experiences. It brings some light to my current problem with the car. I'll get in touch with Fred at Red's Garage soon. Thanks for steering me towards a possible solution and saving some bucks as well! Catch ya later! Cheers!