Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. If your car radio stopped working after a jump start, or after a battery charge, then the problem might still be related to a car radio code anti-theft feature. before but I just turn off and turn on again and the car work fine but this time nothing and I cranked it for an extended time and TaDa it fired up and ran fine. i use a power cut-off switch to keep a charged battery, but after more than 30 days away, the car will not start unless i push-start it..it turns over but sounds like it has no compressionafter 4 or 5 attempts at cranking, it still just makes the same soundi revert to push starting and have been able to start it that way.Detroit customer service has no answers for me and my dealership told me i should buy a different car..they said this car wasn't designed for my driving needs. Disconnect 12V, disconnect HV, reconnect 12V, reconnect HV. Another mechanic thinks the ignition swtich is going bad (lots of The car has a new Battery, Alternator, Starter. dream Mel to open up the terminal gap to allow clamp to tighten completely. crank it and all lights on but wont turn. Symptom: When you turn the key to start the engine of your Fiat 500, you will hear a clicking sound, which is the sound of a bad starter motor. Abarth models. All lights turn on dashboard but nothing happens when press the clutch and turn the k. 2012 FIAT 500 Sport Maintenance & Repair A healthy battery should have 12.6 volts or more when fully charged. 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Be careful not to touch both terminals with your metal tool, it will be one expensive mistake. Id bet there isnt a single Fiat dealer with a tech who knows even half these tricks. If you hear clicking noise from the engine compartment when you try to start the vehicle, it indicates that there is enough charge in the battery to activate the solenoid (which is the source of clicking noise), but not enough charge to power the starter. codes are thrown. You can check the quality of the ground connection in 500 by doing a conductivity test between the negative terminal of the battery and the engine. If the voltage drops too much, below 10 volts, your battery doesnt have enough charge to start the engine. Clean the contacts with a sandpaper. Therefore it is recommended to keep the engine of the donor vehicle off when jump starting your 500. If it's an optima Gell battery I doubt if the alternator on a humble 500 will ever manage to fully change it. Then connect the negative terminal of the battery. Pour hot boiling water over the corroded terminals and the corrosion will just melt away. bolts for corrosion, the starter and battery plus Next you can unplug the red positive terminal cable. In rare cases, a blown fuse could also be the culprit in the breakdown of your Fiat 500. look at the 'earth' cable to the battery, but honestly I've been stranded at least a dozen Still had problems. Cost about 40 at the garage It powers the starter motor that turns over the engine. http://www.fiat500usa.com/2014/10/fiat-500- Turn the car on before plugging in (necessary if the battery pack is below -14F). The box is under power and repairs or tests should always be done in a workshop. Warning: There is always a risk of burning up the alternator or other electrical components if the engine of the donor battery vehicle is running during jump start. bottom starter bolt,I put 3 new starters on the It is possible the battery in your Fiat 500 is in good health, but the current flow is interrupted due to loose electrical connection, a broken wire, or corrosion on the battery terminals. However, it is possible that the starter is nearing the end of its life, so it is recommended that you have it inspected at a dealer or maintenance shop. Hi. If you let this car sit-the oil drains from the issue .. i solve the start problem,i put a custom ecu maps. According to that advertisement link*, Tesla S/X has 225% as much "off" drain as a 500e! Maybe. Wow! If it didn't have any compression it wouldn't start with a push start either. The closest Fiat dealer certified to work on the 500e is 80 miles away. the computer to lose its memory and require it to relearn the car's settings. Start the donor vehicle and then your Fiat 500. I have the odblink mx (the black one, the green is too limited) they update the firmware often and they support natively the 500e now. To know if your Fiat 500s starting problems are from dirty battery contacts, you need to investigate them. I've had it to the This can happen due to internal degradation of the battery, if the vehicle has been sitting for a long time, or if the alternator in your 500 has malfunctioned and not charging the battery properly. I now have a 10 mm wrench in my Fiat 500e. I've been informed that some people don't like links, so I copied it all & pasted into the original post above. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER ALMOST A YEAR ALL I The reflash In my case, it turned out to be a bad starter. sell it but how.. when it won't start half the time? Hope you get to the bottom of it! To keep the battery adequately charged, it is recommended to drive the vehicle once a week for at least 30 minutes. Additionally, it is recommended to check the voltage at the starter, and perform a continuity test from the battery to the starter using a multimeter. Voltage drop test: You can also check the voltage drop at the battery when you try to start the engine. If you have a model of Fiat 500 which only has a key fob with start/stop button and no place to insert a key, then try placing your key fob as close to the start/stop button as you can and then start the vehicle. If you hear clicking noise from the engine compartment when you try to start the vehicle, it indicates that there is enough charge in the battery to activate the solenoid (which is the source of clicking noise), but not enough charge to power the starter. Connect the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of donor battery. The clicking noise can be from the relay in the fuse box or the starter solenoid. Yes, ICE cars are likely warmer under the hood, but nowhere near as long. You are using an out of date browser. I am a good shade If the starter fails, it usually needs to be replaced with a new one. AND LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY. BATTERY IS GOOD SINCE RADIO AND LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY. Its really Do you need to Replace the battery on yourFiat 500 (2004 - 2012) but don't know where to start? replace starter, I am having the same problem. The engine also requires a ground connection to function, but the way the engine is mounted, it does not allow the electric current to flow between the engine and the body (due to non-conductive rubber insulated engine mounts). Then disconnect the positive terminal of the battery. I have read about S/S 'learning' after a battery change but have not experienced it. done it again sincefingers crossed, knock on wood. this forum was recently very helpful in choosing and replacing the battery in my wife's 2012 Fiat 500 which has the stop start mechanism. normal, this problem is only when I refill gasoline. yes, I fully charge my battery the night b4 I go to the airportthe battery is not the issue in this case,especially since I installed the power cut-off switch.. Well, if it's not the battery, it must be something else then. 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Where is the thing you can wiggle near the But on the positive terminal you will get arching. I thought it said "charged" the 12v, not "changed". Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. accelerator to the bottom the car starts but with a failure. at least for now!!! Hi Im from Italy , i have the some problem .. did u solve it ? starter to BATTERY TERMINAL. Touch one probe to the negative terminal of the battery, and the other probe to any exposed metal part of the engine. However others have needed a bit more, so over the 5.5+ years that it's been my only car, I've compiled a list here: http://www.fiat500usaforum.com/showthread.php?14077-Warning-message-on-your-500e-This-how-to-reset-and-fix-your-500e&p=872576&viewfull=1#post872576, Vi prego aiutatemi la mia 500e bloccata da quel segnale e non riesco a far fare una diagnosi perch in Italia non c il software adatta per questo tipo di problemi come posso risolvere datemi una mano e grazie a chiunque voglia aiutarmi. Disconnect HV, disconnect 12V 30+ seconds, reconnect 12V, reconnect HV. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Once the battery has been removed from the circuit, you can start cleaning the corroded battery. Because the battery may have a defect with these measured values and must be replaced. Look for any signs of bite marks in the engine compartment, and examine the cable for the starter. Deeper discharge like starting a gas car reduces life expectancy more than shallow discharge like starting a 500e. If your Fiat 500s fuel pump fails, then the engine wont start. 0% 38 % of the time it's the Battery 0% 27 % of the time it's the Alternator 0% 20 % of the time it's the Starter 0% 15 % of the time it's Something else Common Repairs Battery Replacement Alternators rarely break down. Car behaved the same, flashing a bunch of confusing contradictory codes but started right up with a jump from AAA truck Dealer checked the charging system and battery, $200 later and there's a new battery in the car. 007-14 REV. It stopped doing it for quite a while so I didn't think anything more about it. Thanks everyone. Lift the plastic covers over the terminals and check for any signs of corrosion. Turn the car on before plugging in (necessary if the battery pack is below -14F). Slow crank is usually the first symptom of a dying battery. Do the same between the negative terminal of the battery and any exposed metal (non painted) part of the chassis/body. This video was created for information purposes and does not guarantee any outcomes. Here's what worked: Presumably by this time, the problem has been resolved. Disconnect 12V 30+ seconds & reconnect. Great tip, thanks! Sir you are legend saved me who knows how much at the dealer.. thank you A 30-second 12V-disconnect worked the one time when it didn't work to just turn the key off for 3 minutes for sleep mode (without opening or closing the hatch or either door). If the ground connection of the chassis or the engine goes bad in your 500 due to rust or corrosion, you will face all sorts of electrical issues, including clicking noises and no start problem. It may not display this or other websites correctly. If the starter motor in 500 has developed a defect and is unable to crank the engine, you will only hear clicking noises from the starter solenoid when you try to start the engine. checking the voltage, usually results in values of approx. It not only supplies high electrical current required to start the engine, but also helps power the accessories, on-board computers and sensors. TURN THE KEY AND LIGHTS COME ON..NO SOUND NO CRANK.NOTHING. or hitting a bump. For this purpose, a ground strap/wire is used to connect the engine and the chassis. In any case, it is advisable for laypersons to call a breakdown service or a workshop. Any trouble codes stored are also lost, so it Researched problem and In fact you want to be careful if you wait for a few minutes after plugging into L2 before touching the OBC just inches away from the 12V. If the voltage drops too much, below 10 volts, your battery doesnt have enough charge to start the engine. problem has gone away for now but Im still I have to turn it off. Home Troubleshooting Fiat 500 wont start causes and how to fix it. Do the same between the negative terminal of the battery and any exposed metal (non painted) part of the chassis/body. The voltage of the battery on your Fiat 500 can be measured precisely with a multimeter. MY 2012 FIAT 500 WONT START. When looking for the trigger, you should always start with the most obvious cause, the empty battery. From what's been said now I would go with either fuel evaporation or issues with the multi air valve gear, our European 500's don't use multi air (apart from the twin air engines which use a version of it) maybe ask in the 500L or current Punto sections, as they do use them and someone in one of the hotter countries in Europe might have seen the same issue. bad alternator, loose battery connection, or poor ground connection. A few seconds after you plug the car in, & about 15 seconds after you either unplug it or it stops charging. if you had the update then im going to say your have a bad oil pump pressure sensor or even a oil pump that is not functioning correctly if its not the battery. Fiat has just about 2 days and do it again. A test can be done to measure the voltage between the battery poles, check the acid level and assess the condition of the starter battery. But keep in mind, a volt meter will only give you a rough idea of the condition of the battery. Take a hammer and start hitting the starter motor (not too hard) while your friend tries to start the engine from inside the vehicle. happened The clicking noise is from the starter solenoid which is still under power as it has a separate circuit, but the starter motor isnt getting any power from the battery. If your Fiat 500 has push start/stop button, then its possible that your vehicle may not start due to weak key fob battery. Take a multimeter, change its settings to ohms symbol. Pour hot boiling water over the corroded terminals and the corrosion will just melt away. I will disconnect and reconnect once Christmas is out of the way and report back. This workaround is effective when the parts inside the starter are stuck together or the gears are slightly out of alignment. I suspected the oil pressure issue, and put oil in it but for the old owner , ho have a car from 2008? The animals crawl under the vehicle and bite through cables and wires. You must log in or register to reply here. If a spark plug has failed, it must be replaced in the workshop. Been having the same issue with a brand new Just bought a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport had electronics cutting out as I drove home, over heat . Its never consistent. Touch one probe to the negative terminal of the battery, and the other probe to any exposed metal part of the engine. I wonder I'm wondering what it turned out being? Two days ago, my 2014 Fiat 500L decided not to start at a gas station. The user is solely responsible for the incorrect use of repair machines, tools and parts, in particular if these may cause physical damage. MCD12 and its partners recommend taking great care and carefully following the safety rules when carrying out the repair or replacement of any parts. Deactivate the charge timer in the car's menu. Im having this exact same problem and cant figure This looks like an old thread, but I had this problem after our 500 sat in the sun for 3 months. Thank you! If the pole clamp is very tight, you can open it with pliers. to open 75% of the time now which makes me wonder if there is an electrical issue but no also the app torque has support for the 500e now. I got a 2015 mod. Investigating more closely and doing a battery voltage test will clarify whether the starting problem is due to the battery. I just bought a 2014 500 e. It worked fine with good range. Couldn't get it to start. Therefore, even if you think that the cause of the engine not starting is a battery failure and replace the battery, the battery will soon run out and the engine will not start. You can solve these issues by this fix. The negative terminal of the battery is connected to the body/chassis of 500, called a ground connection. as it should. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Corrosion occurs when the battery acid reacts with the metal terminals which can lead to loss of contact and reduced current flow. Voltage is ~12.5V and 14.3V when powered on. released a revised Technical Service Bulletin (Fiat MCD12 and its partners cannot be held responsible for any physical and material damage that comes from the poor installation or incorrect interpretation of the video content. and be stranded. The fix Clean the contacts with a sandpaper. If corrosion is found, clean the affected connector and the terminal with a sandpaper. Jacked the car up on First connect red cable to the positive terminal of your Fiat 500s dead battery, then to the positive terminal of donor battery. An alternator is a generator that produces electricity. New battery. For this purpose, a ground strap/wire is used to connect the engine and the chassis. check tier pressure and at least move the car every month of non service to prevent tier breakdown. wires in there that can break) but I wonder about the corrosion on the 'earth' cable and that TO BE REPLACED ? Hey, that happened a lot, the computer enter into "check engine" status because the main controller got a false contact of current or was left without power for long time (when swapping the batteries) Better here is to get a good Bluetooth OBD2 reader and get the fiat app. A professional mechanic can swiftly diagnose the no crank issue for you. If you have the fuel cut of message simply move indicator stalk to left-right-left-right-left-right and that will reset it. never again has the problem, only when refilling gasoline. having the same problem and we have a newer I'd invest in a good (ie expensive) heavy duty\deep cycling battery that can take the treatment and make sure it gets fully charged when the car is in use. This drains out the battery quickly as it is no longer getting charged by the alternator. When the ground is bad, the starter solenoid may still work and make clicking noises as it has low current requirement, but the starter motor may not turn over the engine due to high current requirement. The long term fix is to replace the terminal. I have cars that while I have them it never works which is good for me as I hate it. 124spider.wordpress.com/2018/08/02/re- When looking for the reason, you should start with the most obvious causes that are easy to diagnose: weak battery, and poor electrical connection. And if the starter motor does not work with a healthy battery, suspect a malfunction of the starter. If the battery in your 500 has become too weak and loses its charge quickly after recharging it by running the engine for some time or with a battery charger, its time to replace the old battery. ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS PLEASE?? The starter motor and its solenoid relies on the ground connection of the engine to function properly. I guess someone is pointing at a lack of oil to operate the valves? Wear or contamination of the pump can be the reason for this. My problem with my Fiat 500 is that when I stop to put gas and finish filling the tank, the negative on the battery, I put my on the ANYWHERE AT ALL. computer issue. Thanks guys, I've disconnected battery completely for 45 minutes, then connected the positive terminal and then put a jump lead from the negative to the chassis, by-passing the charge sensor, still get the same problem, I do note though that the start/stop light is on, on the central console denoting that the system is off. Could it be ignition switch or something? This typically happens when engine suddenly dies with loud knocking noise and then wont turn over. If the key fob battery is empty, the door no longer locks or unlocks at the push of a button. I took the car to the mechanic and indeed it was a bad starter, The connections on the 12 volt battery need to be tight some 500e cars the 12 volt battery connections are loose and this can trigger the the warnings and in your case make the 500e not drivable. hydraulic valves and there is no compression. You must log in or register to reply here. they updated the CMU? tree mechanic. The easiest method to check the 12v battery in 500 is by measuring the voltage with a multimeter. You are using an out of date browser. To know if your 500 starting problems are from dirty battery terminals, you need to investigate them. Sometimes a battery showing over 12.4 volts may not be able to supply enough current to crank the engine. DOES If the conductivity test fails, check the condition of the ground connections in your 500. 29K views 1 year ago Fiat 500 no start or crank fix. A starter is a motor for starting the engine of your Fiat 500. Since Fiat 500 is equipped with on-board diagnostics (OBD), a fault diagnosis can provide initial indications of where the malfunction is located. Hello all; my 2012 Fiat 500 Sport 72k miles wont start or crank. Deleted. Screw in all the bolts and tighten them down. The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your Fiat 500 are dead key fob battery, dead 12v battery, corrosion on battery terminals, bad alternator, clogged fuel filter, broken starter, blown fuse, empty gas tank, immobilizer error or any fault in the electrical system. There is an age old tested method of starting the engine with a failing starter motor. Make sure the battery is snug. out what it is. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. battery, Did some research and appears that it may be a The spark plugs themselves are often not affected by a defect. Put a new ground from the engine to the The car has a I once disconnected the battery on my 500 for 10 minutes to reset a spurious error message. The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your Fiat 500 are dead key fob battery, dead 12v battery, corrosion on battery terminals, bad alternator, clogged fuel filter, broken starter, blown fuse, empty gas tank, immobilizer error or any fault in the electrical system. Hold down the button on the plug until it's all the way into the socket. The engine also requires a ground connection to function, but the way the engine is mounted, it does not allow the electric current to flow between the engine and the body (due to non-conductive rubber insulated engine mounts). The most common causes for clicking noise and no crank in Fiat 500 are weak battery, corrosion on battery terminals, poor starter electrical connection, bad ground connection, and faulty starter motor. 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