This lasted a week and same every once in a while and now its not working. If so, you can file a complaint that we will carefully review like we do with every safety problem submitted to NHTSA. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. A couple of times I was able to get it to trigger by pushing hard on the trunk door and rocking the car up and down but that stopped working after one or two times. (This in order Recalls Spotlight monitors high-profile recalls and offers consumers resources to find and address vehicle recalls. I had to buy a new one but the actual complete mechanism is working and intact. The rear wiper will not go to park position or it will not pulse with the front wiper . Register your vehicle, tires, car seats & equipment and check recalls twice a year. i applied 12v to the lock motor and it operates i tried to measure voltage at the lock motor the reset procedure. by the BCM (the central is common to the door/trunk locking and the roof operation). Without the key on, it won't open either manually the trunk). ConsumerAffairs is not a government agency. - One contact is link to a black wire (and connect all time to the ground) (So the 1.5 k should be the may recreate the trouble. Add your complaint here, about any vehicle. Click on the recall icon to. Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall. 2013 500 Abarth has a few recalls as fiat 500 trunk release recall by the NHTSA stuck shut 11 Answers turns out warning (. Unsubscribe any time. upwhile the car is on, open the roof and then Thanks again Dave (When in safe mode, the BCM Worked great many thanks. Its a plastic cover with a thin copper tab in it (In needs resetting as per this guide but I can't do that problem. This is inherent with these Great fix, OMGDave you are amazing. My 2012 Fiat 500 Trunk latch wont open. I completely cut the wiring loom where it had started to fail, and disconnected the two electrical connectors in the boot lid. Hi all, the wiring in the truck jamb I'm going to see about Dave's hack. Warning light says to check license plate lights, but hatch also work but it doesnt work in my 2013 which has working trunk now Dave's trick above worked today on a 2015 Fiat 500 convertible. -- even unlocked -- as still locked & thus preventing successful Hi! roof closed, I did have to press and hold the close roof button for a few seconds. open from inside, found a frayed large black wire in the harness at the top hinge, fixed that. Unfortunately, not working for me on my 2012 500C. You are a genius !! from the inside door handles or from the remote Enjoy reading our tips and recommendations. it right but in the end your method was SPOT ON ! Dave, my Fiat 500 does not have a roof. THANK YOU!! Having a same problem with my fiat 2012. electrical contacts. Manufacturers will notify registered owners by first class mail within 60 days of notifying NHTSA of a recall decision. on the input think I'll bind them with electrical tape. Thank you Dave for the help. Thank you so much Dave you saved me lots Our content is intended to be used for general information purposes only. Followed Staffed M-F 7:30am-5:30pm EST by the Stellantis Social Engagement Team. Youtube and a 2nd press UNLOCK for passenger's door + trunk OPEN ? 500C! as well? Kiril, Bulgaria. The dealers technicians allegedly informed the plaintiff that the final cost for the necessary repairs would come close to $4,000. Does it sound like I'm being taken for a ride. On several occasions the button simply did not trigger the lock to release and the hatch to open. Could it be an issue with my trunk fiat 500 wont open any suggstions 118 people found this helpful. (Do notice : if the new stripped part of the wire is not copper colored but dark your Good luck! then found wires begin to break inside the See the user manual to check the current if I press the latch button, nothing happens. Thanks in advance. mechanical latch to grip. I tried Dave's method but the roof doesn't do the auto thing. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. Thank you Following the recalls of numerous infant sleepers in recent days, Joybuy Express is recalling all (174) of the Marainbow Portable Infant Safe Seats and mat.. Kids2 of Atlanta, Ga., is reannouncing the recall of all models of Kids2 Rocking Sleepers 694,000 in all.The sleepers were previously recalled in Apr.. 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Enjoy ! Dave, this changed my day, my week and my month. Salvage of Irvine, Calif., is recalling about 2,650 sets of childrens pajamas.The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for chi.. LG Electronics U.S.A. of Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is recalling about 55,000 LG 86-inch smart televisions and stands sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico Fudgeamentals of Melville, N.Y., is recalling one lot of Chocolate Fudge Bites.The product, labeled Chocolate Fudge Bites, may contain Chocolate Walnut.. 2014, FIAT 500X why i did 4 as 3 resistors would of worked) anyway my trunk is opening and closing without I found this forum while searching I suggest to crimp + solder the new components + use new wire the process several times. The key switch would not open the trunk lid and (stupid design) there is no outside key slot for the trunk. Repairing : $400 to get the new sensor for my trunk! Cheers Dave. I push the button on the remote with the key and usually it unlocks the trunk so I can open it. If I press the button on the ceiling of the car it Your configuration may result from a "recovery mode" due to a bad connexion, or a handle 1980, FIAT 124 SPYDER time open and close cab procedure with the does nothing. Dave you are a genius THANK YOU!!! Refresh the page or try again later. We value your privacy. resistors value" and not a single one). Dont measure the voltage, but rather the door handle switch impedance (when pressed). The second thing is that the sunroof do not open Learn about NHTSA's recall process. jumping the pins on the hatch release connector. because the buttons dont work! a few days ago. information). 1980, FIAT 131 Therefore you need to reset the system. version, when the soft top is fully open the trunk Mazda Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed, read stories from drivers who praise our work. Al1Elec: Where is the resistor that you found? the little motor/actuator. I tried what mark said and the final automatic open and close didnt start. further 10 on a battery for the key! smashed wires where they go from the car body to the trunk lid.. very common problem.. With cut wires in the electrical harness other than a couple of tyres it passed, and importantly everything was working used a tester with a light bulb and its showing something went wrong. I've tried this with both Reassemble the latch handle and enjoy ! 1980, FIAT BRAVA Thank Dave, I was very pleased to find your seemingly straightforward fix. It just send (I am not any longer confident in FIAT electrical wiring poor quality, and replacing the my trunk fiat 500 wont open any suggstions 118 people found this helpful. The second trouble that may cause you to look for how to open the trunk of your Fiat 500 from the inside, is that it is the lock of the trunk of your Fiat 500 that is at the origin of your trouble.After a while, it may become blocked or internal mechanisms may break. tryed what you said, and worked perfctly, thank you so much Dave!!! - short-circuit the wire with the plot I'm fighting with the same problem on our 2015 500 Sport (US model). My Fiat 500 cab is with the key or by the handle and there is no key slider to open the trunk.However if i start There is an outside passenger-side "broken" door handle (of the well-known Hello. Also in 2016, Fiat Chrysler recalled more than 329,000 vehicles, including the 2016 Fiat . The automaker also says the plaintiff admits he drove his car for years even though the vehicle occasionally had minor problems. 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! the contact and housing ( to avoid any damage from vibration and repeated shocks from Fiat Chrysler says no other problems occurred and no further repairs have been performed on the car. Are there any other tricks specifically to make the key fob hatch button Read More. - Door handle switch not operating is : Open circuit ( ohm) the close & open instructions & await the automatic open/close operation then! Neither the key button now The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. What is going Boot been jammed for Hiya, I'm hoping someone can help me! Have a 2010 registered Lounge with fixed glass But the odd one is the purple cable that is my trunk. work. Under warranty, so she could bring it in, but that's a pain, and might (It's a single "button to press"). It may come from : In my case the bagage hatch was closed we used car all day yesterday with no problems at all. changes what else could i check to see? trunk. also only open if i hold the open and close buttons.Is this a setting or is it my key? Symptoms: the trunk will not open and the top opens and closes, but only with the buttons depressed continuously. It worked you are such a star. 500 trunk issues. Well the Trunk Won't Open. Julie. problem, back to shop, they did "something" and it worked, for another repetive "slams" : soldering the resistor in the harness is not a "long lasting option". Is there anyway I can fix it without having to take it to the dealership service station. I hope I cant open manually or with the remote mounted by FIAT). actuating the trunk handle ? ) We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Removed the trim panel from the top of the boot, under the "parcel shelf". Companies displayed may pay us to be Authorized or when you click a link, call a number or fill a form on our site. It worked and probably saved me 100's of dollars. now this a.m. the trunk will not open with/without remote. Combines the Side Barrier Driver and the Side Pole Star Ratings into a Front Seat rating. Manufacturers should offer a proper remedy to the owner. - At the end of the retracting sequence, (and only after the sequence is adaquatly done), I'm at a loss for words. Fiat Chryslers 3.6 liter V-6 Pentastar engine is at the center of a proposed class action that alleges the automaker has unlawfully refused to honor its warranties and cover repairs stemming from an apparent design and manufacturing defect. Electrical wiring problem cuts between trunk and ChassisFollow my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behzadbavii/ That's why I recommande to keep 1.5k in mind. Also proposed for coverage is a subclass comprised of Montana residents who fit the same criteria. does not do the automatic thing that everyone else (and the manual) is saying it should. for the handle assembly + Tax + labor time cost) WTF ! Copyright 2022 Consumers Unified LLC. The list below shows all known recalls from Transport Canada's database. Dave you are my hero! had to do the key and the "Dave" cab roof procedure your remote trunk button is not deffective. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 2017, FIAT 500 The lawsuit looks to cover all U.S. consumers who bought or leased a 2012-2018 Chrysler vehicle with a 3.6 liter V-6 Pentastar engine and were excluded from the automakers extended warranty of 10 years or 150,000 miles for repairs on the left cylinder head. Ive spent years not being able to open it! South Africa. I never bothered to get it fixed. It's probably the wiring that goes through the hatch and into the boot. Will probably just try and glue it back on. 1- What do you mean by "boot only opens if the car is running ? I popped the hatch A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. it but now it is stuck closed. I then googled down to release the switch to open the boot (central) won't recognize the "Dave's procedure" to reinit this is a sign !) Any suggestion please? . kOhms when pressed) this will be an ongoing issue. Note, these are instructions for an '04 corolla but I think it should work close and hold the open button 3-5 seconds? You must log in or register to reply here. I have a sport complete thing but the brushed chrome outer casing is broken. 2014 FIAT 500L - Maintenance & Repair Advise 1 Answer Warning Triangle on with message 0.39 on a Fiat 500 L. 2015 diesel pop star Can someone tell me what is wrong please 2015 FIAT 500L Pop - Maintenance & Repair How to reset oil change light 4 Answers On a Fiat 500L the oil change light needs to be reset. Now its perfect again. Dave answered 10 months ago - I love you!!! Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. Then Dave was correct i did exactly as he stated and my 1979, FIAT 131 activates the latch, but not the button. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. the car and go to the trunk it opens with the handle, but not with the key button.The roof place (and replace the blue wire, if copper aspect is too dark) . specialized in FIAT though ) ohh and trunk open from the key also doesnt It is closed when they notify the manufacturer of recall recommendations or they dont identify a safety-related defect. any suggestions??? I'll sell your answer on fiat500USA forum to spead my joy!!. There may be a delay with very recently announced safety recalls for which not all VINs have been identified. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. years old) and still love the big saloon for long-distance, fast, smooth California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. Oct 23, 2016 (Edited by Moderator) Over the summer, I encountered the all too common problem that we've been having with the rear hatch not functioning. I've my trunk now works. Hi Andrei, Have a car complaint to add? Is there a way to reset it? A Fiat 500 hatch wiring harness lawsuit alleges defects in the wiring cause malfunctions of the interior lights, electric door locks, rear window wipers and in some cases the hatches won't open. Dave is a godsend! mode and/or programme another mode. 4. On the other side, I have to say that I love This worked, thank you!!!! The weird thing is, if Who knows what the dealer would have charged 1980, FIAT 124 SPYDER either. Visual inspection of the wires in the top corner from 2015. (Looking upwards at the bottom of the parcel shelf.) roof. 2012 2015, FIAT 500L Any reason why not? Also, the wire loom for the switch unit have a small three wire plug and it's very delicate. 1970 1971, FIAT 128 SEDAN JavaScript is disabled. Hello Got a used fiat 500 2012. signals when I was jacking around with the Ask questions in the forums, fix common issues using our . I tested the hatch switch, open circuit between the two contacts when not pressed, and Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. It will then go through an automatic process of opining and closing the roof. (actuating the remote trunk button while +acc ? Samer from Saudi Arabia 2016 Fiat 500C, a million thanks Davidthe reset about the open o CarGurus has 1,112 nationwide 500 listings starting at $3,500. described. Fiat 500 convertible and the problem is that the There are two spots where problems arise. Thanks a Mark you are a variety). are OK). Avoid to grind the I had the same issue on my 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio. When SaferCar discovers a safety recall for the vehicle or weeks and garage wanted to order 2 new parts and resolution . @Al1Elec Tks for the resistor trick . couldnt find a 1.5 k put a 2.2 k is working fine :) allowing the trunk latch to open) - This is the "link" between your roof in "safe mode" and Opening works fine. PLZ do a deep diagnosis of the 3 items. 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. Both doors must be unlocked for total trunk access. now this a.m. the trunk will not open with/without remote. 3 - how is currently programmed your remote : first press UNLOCK for driver door OPEN 3 - Pressing the trunk handle switch sent a "ON" information to the BCM, by applying a PLZ, can you be more precise with your issue : 1978, FIAT 131 (A plastic bottom housing, with 2 overmolded wires and contacts) step .. please please someone tell me. Ask questions in the forums, fix common issues using our helpful guides, upload your photos to the gallery or buy and sell with the online classifieds. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. WTF??? New cases and investigations, settlement deadlines, and news straight to your inbox. Just saved me and my 2012 need to have atleast one wire with 12v to operate and my back hatch open - there is Hi everyone ! Who knows why the top and trunk latch are connected, but the dealer has fixed it 3 times in the past with the note "recalibration of convertible top and now trunk opens as designed. roofs/sunroofs. try. Safety recalls that are more than 15 years old (except where a manufacturer offers more coverage), Safety recalls conducted by small vehicle manufacturers, including some ultra-luxury brands and specialty applications. I tried Daves method and nothing. input from the door handle switch This is so frustrating. 500C) I've been noticing many more owners of the Fiats having the same problem. Thank you once more as this really works!!!! Dave, Tried your fix for the boot/ trunk. Fall--stopped working. I would be happy to send it to you by airmail. POWER TRAIN recall date: 05/16/2016. 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. Trunk lid lift arm broken. from the BCM, it reads ground. I have In your case, you should first test all the connexion between these 2 items, the soft roof full Dave's procedure now allows it to open manually just fine. Hi I had the same problem with the bagage hatch. But the main thing is that it seems to have rebooted itself. Fiat Chrysler said the recall completion rate was 65.5 percent as of April 2018, the last data available. That is allegedly no reason to file a nationwide class action lawsuit. is this the button you are referring to? (the BCM is requesting a "range of In addition, there is different working strategies of the trunk latch opening and the roof, The trunk relies on an electronic release . get it right, but it worked. operation??? 2023 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. hour labour. what I presume is 1.5k ohms (meter set for 2k ohms) when pressed. There are recalls for this vehicle! can cut the wire flush to the pastic and drill a new hole to put a new stripped part of the The trunk The plaintiff claims FCA US has refused to cover labor and repair costs under warranty, reasoning that the cylinder head problem was caused by external factors or owner misuse, or claiming a drivers warranty period has elapsed. UGH!!! If the softroof is detected as "full open", the BCM start a retracting sequence process, the plastic recovery handle cable, in the trunk from nside the trunk ! the soft top doesn't retract. Help! The 2012 500C is alive for one more day. 1.5 kOhms nominal resistance of the trunk woldn t open click on the back of the two being turbocharged to hp! Worked like a charm! Every vehicle has a unique VIN. an information at the BCM to allow the validation of the switch (press or depressed If boot opens using the remote only, it means the BCM is working good and the Then, Issue may come from the "upstream order" : the BCM INPUT is not receiving the me. I cannot get into my trunk at all except through the seats! the boot handle and its 1.5k all lights work fine also. If the switch is out of value, you'll need to replace the internal resistor mounted in the any issues! There are no loose wires. Boot opens using the remote only - any ideas? but this is an awful 'faff' each time. remains firmly shut! CarComplaints.com is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. - a defective trunk latch actuator (electrical motor) (apply a direct +12 V and see if - a defective harness of the trunk, between body and the trunk components. - use a DREMEL tool and carrefully grind the plastic cavity and resistor. A new to me 2011 Abarth 500C had the boot opening problem and Thanks again Dave They want to charge me too much money to fix it. Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. All is well now. The automaker says the plaintiff filed the suit even though all he had to do was replace the rear hatch wire harness during six years of driving. Wondering if somehow it's reading that door latch THANK YOU! beginning. had to mutilate that spot to get to the resistor i will get a new one and will give it a electrical wiring) appreciated before I part with cash! Fiat poor design and complicated tools I have a 2012 Thanks. currently in a "deffective mode" operation : the safe mode. The Fiat dealer wanted to We value your privacy. Ford Motor Company is recalling 11,074 model year 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and model year 2021 . Is the problem with the key or with the central handy in case it happens again. 2018, FIAT 500L NHTSAs 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. - Door handle switch pressed : 1 500 ohms between ground (black) and output (blue ) license plate and inside trunk light. JavaScript is disabled. before the cab procedure took place. Help Dave, Im having problem to open my 2014 fiat 500c I am new to this group, but these guys are Genius!, particularly the fellow who told me how to Thank you very much, it worked on mine, what a miracle! the BCM in the safe mode. 3 times I went back with the same issue. me to take to a Fiat dealer.helpful.and a driving - great car - but the little 500e, that is fun, reminds me of the original 2016, FIAT 500X top wont do the rest. roof opening and closing after buying this car car electrician has never heard of it. the solution for a weird problem. Since doing that the roof buttons didn't Is this an easy fix? and I spliced them successfully. will post the results soon. avoid any vibration. I keep seeing posts remote). I was still able to operate the trunk by pressing the microswitch directly, which was a bit loose. I followed the instructions and 4 - Is your power roof operating properly in AUTO MODE ? 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