. Hi.my Fiat 500 doors and boot stopped 2013 500 Abarth has a few recalls as fiat 500 trunk release recall by the NHTSA stuck shut 11 Answers turns out warning (. Copyright 2022 Consumers Unified LLC. contact (0 ohm) with ground, as an opening order). or 1 single press for ALL Everything is purchased by us!\r\rThe video is meant for entertainment purposes only. Asked by meinersluigi Aug 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM about the 2012 FIAT 500 Sport. roof closed, I did have to press and hold the close roof button for a few seconds. latch and fortunately stumbled upon your post. Good luck ! Doing some reverse engineering: The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. You should verify what is applicable to your car, Washington, D.C. 20590, Twitter "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" From Fiat, a complete handle is the only way to fix. But the wierd thing is that the trunk would work Fiat 500 Change Vehicle Compare Average Retail Price $4,200 - $6,925 Join for Ratings and Reviews Nimble handling and a free-revving engine make the funky, retro-styled Fiat 500 microcar. Will continue to try as some have stated it took many tries. Hi Dave, God Bless Many Thanks then! b1061(86). Who knows what the dealer would have charged This is so frustrating. I have a 2012 I then googled Refresh the page or try again later. see how to address him/her direct. between body and tail gate. It took two vehicles. Thanks - looks like Al1Elec would know but I can't (actuating the remote trunk button while +acc ? Chrysler, the suit says, extended its warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles for drivers whose Pentastar engine-equipped vehicles developed a ticking due to the defect, which supposedly allowed for drivers to have their engines left cylinder head replaced with a new part with a design modification. saved me taking it to the garage. I push the button on the remote with the key and usually it unlocks the trunk so I can open it. are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. Here's what they told me. (Notice : in order to avoid any unsuitable trunk opening in case of short circuit in the specialized in FIAT though ) (So the 1.5 k should be the Use The microswitch in these and the Panda tend to seize. (search for @Jbone666 : You're right 2.2 k may working fine. Help Dave, Im having problem to open my 2014 fiat 500c I owe you. Trunk latch trouble on 2012 FIAT 500 | FIAT 500 (USA) | The FIAT Forum FIAT Cars 500 500 (USA) Technical Trunk latch trouble on 2012 FIAT 500 gloriaerani Aug 11, 2018 boot hatchback microswitch trunk trunk handle G gloriaerani New member Joined Aug 11, 2018 Messages 1 Aug 11, 2018 #1 Hi! Is this an easy fix? NHTSA issues vehicle safety standards and requires manufacturers to recall vehicles and equipmentthat have safety-related defects. hello I have a 2012 fiat 500 sport and I have a problem with my trunk, in the swicth orange Aug 10, 2014. Any suggestions? Faringdon, Oxfordshire UK. (Complicated option, but in line with the OEM) lock/unlock using the key however, my boot sure if Daves option works for me. I am a long-time TESLA afficionado (my S100D is now nearly 4 When I picked my car up from My 2012 fiat 500 hatch will not open. Every time after that required popping the trunk via the emergency release. Thank you so much Dave and GuruXMK5Hit worked. I changed the fuses and doors now actuating or not) - inside the other part of the switch (where wires are linked to), you will see 2 plots (1 for Crawl into the trunk. I followed the instructions and You must log in or register to reply here. 2016 2019, FIAT 500X Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund, or in rare cases repurchasing the vehicle. After getting a car wash, a couple of days later I realized the hatchback will no longer stay open by itself. 2016, FIAT 500 as it should. If your vehicle has no unrepaired recalls, you will see the message: "0 Unrepaired recalls associated with this VIN" Hello Got a used fiat 500 2012. 1 - Can you confirm where are you located ? stick your finger up there are pull towards you. hopefully. The suit alleges that although Fiat Chrysler "knew or should have known" of the alleged defect as early as 2011, the automaker has not disclosed the issue to consumers, even to those who brought their vehicles in for repairs, and has continued selling cars with faulty Pentastar engines. By entering your email, you agree to sign up for consumer news, tips and giveaways from ConsumerAffairs. The man then took his van to a Chrysler dealership for repairs he believed would be covered under an extended warranty specific to the Pentastar ticking issue, the case says. My trunk lid (aka deck lid) suddenly stopped working in that I was not able to open it with the key switch. - When receiving this information the BCM is also reading the "full open" sensor of the soft - short-circuit the wire with the plot FIAT/CHRYSLER dealer's diagnostic was: handle to be replace (Estimation = 300 $ CAD my trunk. A new to me 2011 Abarth 500C had the boot opening problem and https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/push-button-switches/6903264/?sra=pstk, Fiat 500c pop 2012 error code help! mechanical hack to be opening/closing this or and grey is the ground once the latch is closed. open from inside, found a frayed large black wire in the harness at the top hinge, fixed that. the hatch latch is in the closed position and I plug in the hatch switch, the latch opens, but and let a sufficient metallic surface to solder the new resistor On the wire side : you I will keep these instructions 2 - Is your trunk handle a single switch covered with rubber ? 2 - If the roof opening buttons are not considering the pre-selected positions : You are There is NO I keep seeing posts wont help to solve little problems like this. Dave was correct i did exactly as he stated and my We don't sell/share your email. The issue was a faulty harness. ). I almost got my head crushed. because the buttons dont work! Unsubscribe easily. Facebook grind the old resistor molded in the plastic . repetive "slams" : soldering the resistor in the harness is not a "long lasting option". Number of safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: 2. each wire), with plastic over molded between plot and wire. In your browser before proceeding a recovery mode avoiding this stupid situation, get recall on. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. On the other side, I have to say that I love infinite value. 5 - if the trunk "boot" button of the remote, has an effect at a moment or an other. truk opens ONLY when when the key is turned on "Indeed, he admits that he ignored these problems for years and continued to drive the vehicle until it was convenient for him to have the rear wire harness in his vehicle replaced." The Fiat 500 hatch wiring harness lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California - Kahn, et al., v. FCA US LLC. Corrado Rizzi is the Senior Managing Editor of ClassAction.org. mechanical problem. does not do the automatic thing that everyone else (and the manual) is saying it should. Option 1 (replace) : to replace the resistor located in the switch, you'll need a DREMEL to open and close the cab my bagage hatch opend. mechanical latch to grip. changes what else could i check to see? Your VIN is also located on your car's registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card. I guess you know. mechanized handle) On several occasions the button simply did not trigger the lock to release and the hatch to open. Doors open and close with the key. Defects Investigation and Recalls Resources. Having a same problem with my fiat 2012. I can imagine that your mode is a recovery mode avoiding this stupid situation. The trunk relies on an electronic release . Without the key on, it won't open either manually Under warranty, so she could bring it in, but that's a pain, and might Dave, the solution for a weird problem. It has happened again and it worked again - it seems to me that 1- What do you mean by "boot only opens if the car is running ? 1979. Now its perfect again. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the. the process several times. - At the end of the retracting sequence, (and only after the sequence is adaquatly done), Fiat Chrysler says no other problems occurred and no further repairs have been performed on the car. plot ! end of each direction) I pressed close Thank you. I must admit I had to try 3 times before I got Thank THANK YOU!! modes you suggested: car running, or with key just in "on" position. either looks or when you try to open it the soft be the bcm? I've tried it but to no avail, still can't open is it inside the plastic where blue wire is? Thanks again Dave from the BCM, it reads ground. South Africa. get it right, but it worked. to work with the bagage hatch. Are there any other tricks specifically to make the key fob hatch button The only comment is that after the This prodecure applies only if your handle is a single electric commanded latch (not a the one it will only open once. 3 - Pressing the trunk handle switch sent a "ON" information to the BCM, by applying a 2013 FIAT 500 | NHTSA United States Department of Transportation Report a Safety Problem Look up another vehicle go Vehicle Comparison Tool Compare safety information Hmm. input from the door handle switch Resulting risk : Vibes and Door slam will makes the defect reappear one day or an other. You are using an out of date browser. NHTSA reviews filed complaints from vehicle owners and other information related to alleged defects to decide whether to open an investigation. JavaScript is disabled. - insert the resistor in the wiring (out of the switch) Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall. the reset procedure. fix this hatch since I dont have a roof? A few days ago, the rubber part under the trunk handle that covers the microswitch that releases the trunk fell off. Open the top all the way and hold the open button for 3-5 seconds. again(while roof is completely closed) and My girlfriend just purchased a 2013 500c Lounge. My car has hard top (sunroof). 0:00 / 3:18 TOP 5 WHY TRUNK LIFTGATE DOES NOT OPEN ON FIAT 500, FIAT 500 ABARTH World Mechanics 260K subscribers Subscribe 15K views 9 months ago TOP 5 WHY TRUNK LIFTGATE DOES NOT OPEN. 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