I have a 2000 Fiat Marea 1.6 Auto. As I got in in to come home from holiday
today it had a totally flat battery. No probelm I thought - I will just get
a jump start. When I did it started but then started revving up like I was
pushing the accelerator up and down. It eventually settled down at about
2500 revs. I managed to get home but whenever I got above 60mph it started
'chugging' and obvioulsly when in slow moving traffic was pulling against
the brake as it stayed at 2500 revs. Also both the red brake pad and orange
ABS waring lights were on. Also occasionally the gearbox oil temperature
light flickered. Also when I got stuck in traffic for a few minutes the
engine temperature went up into the red. Once I got moving it came down
again so I can only assume that the fan did not come on as it should do.The
brakes did feel a bit rough when braking but they have for some time. They
don't sound like 'metal on metal'. When I got home I turned the engine of
and there was a clicking coming from the steering column when I took the key
out which lasted for a few seconds. The engine then agiain would not turn at
all when I tried to start. With so many symptons I can only think it could
be the engine management system. Has anyone any ideas. I was going to call
out a mobile mechanic as I can't get it started but if it is the EMS is it
the sort of thing one could deal with or is it a Fiat Dealership job.
TIA for any advice.

Steve