Seeking Advice on Overheating and Persistent Check Engine Light Issues in 2016 Fiat Toro Gasoline

Hey there! Your situation reminds me of what I've gone through with my 2014 Fiat 500L Diesel. I'm no car expert, but I have some experience handling minor car troubles. My car was having a similar issue and it turned out to be a defective cable connection/plug, not the sensor. It was giving all kinds of confused signals to the ECU, including the engine overheating warning. My mechanic checked it and replaced the cable, all sorted for 95 Euro. Of course, every case is unique so yours could be different. Could you provide more details? Maybe about the symptoms or when they occur? This could help me give you a bit better advice!

Hey thanks for the advice! So with my Toro, let's see, the overheating usually happens during longer drives, especially on the highway. I clocked a good 138372 km on it already and had my last service roughly 3000 km. As for the check engine light, it seems to go off randomly, not necessarily when the car is overheating. Guess I'm gonna have to swing by my mechanic for sure, to check that cable connection you mentioned. Also, is the repair of this cable complex? How much might it approximately cost? Let's hope for the best!

Hey back at ya! Sounds like our experiences are a bit similar. But let me just say, I've never driven a Toro before, so I'm working off the knowledge I have with my 500L. As for the repair, it wasn't really a difficult process. In my case, the mechanic had to remove the alternator to have easier access to the cable, but that was it. It's definitely not as complex as replacing an engine or doing a transmission overhaul! In regards to cost, well, it's going to vary. For my car, it was about 95 Euro, but labor rates and parts prices will fluctuate depending on where you live and who you trust with your car. But don't stress, it shouldn't break your bank! Hope your issue gets sorted out soon. Fingers crossed it's just something minor like a wiring problem and not a massive mechanical meltdown. Keep us updated!

G'day again! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I feel a bit more relieved and somehow ready to face this issue. I'm really hoping it's just a minor problem as you mentioned. I'll book an appointment with my mechanic this week to look into that cable connection thing. I appreciate your detailed response, it's given me some solid guidance about what to expect. Let's hope for an affordable repair job, eh? I'll make sure to update you once I got news. Cheers for the help! It's the beauty of communities like this. Take care and happy driving!