Another mechanic thinks the ignition swtich is going bad (lots of Had it towed to Reboot the charger via reset button, unplug/replug, or circuit-breaker off/on. 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. about the oil pressue switch, but was told that it wouldn't start at all until that was replaced Next connect black cable to the negative terminal of donor battery, then to the bare metal in the engine bay of your Fiat 500. Connect the red cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery in 500. I imported a 2017 500e, drove it fine for about 5 months, but now, after replacing the 12V battery, making sure all nuts are tightened, it is not getting off the "Not Ready" mode and is shows "Service electric vehicle system" . However, it is possible that the starter is nearing the end of its life, so it is recommended that you have it inspected by a professional. I switched the 12V battery (becase the old one had a leak after shipping it over) You guys got any tips? 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 The closest Fiat dealer certified to work on the 500e is 80 miles away. Screw in all the bolts and tighten them down. According to that advertisement link*, Tesla S/X has 225% as much "off" drain as a 500e! also enhances cold weather starting performance. A new battery only develops its full capacity over time. check tier pressure and at least move the car every month of non service to prevent tier breakdown. I have read about S/S 'learning' after a battery change but have not experienced it. half the time. But on the positive terminal you will get arching. and in my case the car also threw up a "check engine" code that turned out to be a thermostat The easiest method to check the 12v battery in 500 is by measuring the voltage with a multimeter. The fix the computer to lose its memory and require it to relearn the car's settings. Hello My 500e is not taking the plug saying to service it, is that something I can do? Do the same between the negative terminal of the battery and any exposed metal (non painted) part of the chassis/body. I could jump start it and it would work perfectly for some time (months) and then repeat. Once the battery has been removed from the circuit, you can start cleaning the corroded battery with sandpaper or wire brush. Slow crank is usually the first symptom of a dying battery. In the event of a defect, the latter can directly initiate the repair. I wonder Yay! Remove all the bolts from the tie-down and take out the battery. ANYBODY KNOW WHAT NEEDS The alternator in 500 converts mechanical energy from the engine to electricity that not only powers all the on-board accessories, but also charges the battery. The starter motor requires high electric current to turn over the engine, whereas lights and wipers take very little current to operate so dont rule out weak battery even if electrical accessories work normally in your 500. Then suddenly TADA the problem resurfaced. To a certain extent this doesnt matter, but if the fuel filter is too dirty, the engine will no longer perform at full capacity and in some instance may not start at all. i know more then you asked but it never hurts to remind people that storing a car for more then 2 weeks is hard on it. The animals crawl under the vehicle and bite through cables and wires. issues for owners of 2012 - 2013 Fiat 500 and 500 Voltage drop test: You can also check the voltage drop at the battery when you try to start the engine. The rodent damage can usually be seen quickly by looking into the engine compartment. A new battery did nothing, I found a large grounding cable under the battery tray to be the issue. 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. Cost about 40 at the garage Disconnect HV 30+ seconds & reconnect. Cinq sporting bullet single pin connector under battery tray, Radio not coming up with option to input code. Wish I had the details but I can't recall what they told her. The average life of a starter motor is about 100,000 to 150,000 miles, and the life will be shortened if the engine is started more frequently. 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. In principle, this can affect all vehicle systems such as the fuel supply, the oil supply or the power supply. released a revised Technical Service Bulletin (Fiat Deeper discharge like starting a gas car reduces life expectancy more than shallow discharge like starting a 500e. establishing-oil-flow-in-multi-air-brick-after- Went for a bigger tray and EXIDE EL 700, fitted perfectly, I must have disturbed some wiring, my brother said to me that Italian car are notorious for electrical problems!! crank it and all lights on but wont turn. Hello everybody Another symptom of weak battery in 500 is flickering dashboard lights and/or rapid clicking noise when you try to start the engine. Wow! Used my 2012 fiat no crank, new battery and starter and Had the same issue. Batteries have an internal resistance plus connection resistances. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first. (sitting at the airport for than a month at at time) imagine that!!! Excellent tip - worked like a charm to reset the car in 5 minutes.Only annoying thing so far is having to reset the clock, but at least it drives now! 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. When looking for the reason, you should start with the most obvious causes that are easy to diagnose: weak battery, and poor electrical connection. Does NOT cover semi-automatic transmission, Abarth or 4x4. Hi I am in Bonaire, in the Caribbean. Thorough cleaning: To thoroughly clean the battery in your Fiat 500, you have to remove the terminal cables first, which requires no special knowledge, just a little concentration, as the order is very important. In any case, since the starter motor also has a limited life, it will break down after using the car for a long time, and if the starter motor breaks down, the engine will not start. Touch one probe to the negative terminal of the battery, and the other probe to any exposed metal part of the engine. Hi. 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. Module (PCM) with revised software. The doors must then be opened manually. this is very common starting problem and has to do with a software override that will not let the car start if there is low oil pressure. it will have.lights and everything. There is nothing to worry about. Check both battery clamps are tapped down are clean and fully tight. Thanks , Comments are welcome, but do not forget to visit the Fiat 500 USA Forum for lively discussions on this post: www.fiat500usaforum.com. The same thing happened with my friends punto, Also check the black and red quick release terminal is pressed down fully these issues are often voltage related. Is there any possibility to delete this message by connecting on the OBD contact? other than a couple of tyres it passed, and importantly everything was working If the conductivity test fails, check the condition of the ground connections in your 500. Tried that several times but did not work, but thanks for the advice. The clicking noise can be from the relay in the fuse box or the starter solenoid. bad alternator, loose battery connection, or poor ground connection. ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS PLEASE?? The pump normally ensures that the necessary amount of fuel is passed from the tank to the injection system of the engine with sufficient pressure. I am a good shade But be careful not to start the engine. If there isnt enough charge in the battery to power the starter motor, and you try to crank the engine, the battery voltage will get so low that it cant properly power the lights, accessories and of-course the starter. DOES If the battery doesnt have enough charge, the engine may crank very slowly and may not start. I started UFI for the first time in six months yesterday, it took about 30 seconds of cranking (not all in one go), and eventually fired with a big plume of smoke. hydraulic valves and there is no compression. 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. Fiat 500 2012 will not start. If all the lights and accessories on your vehicle have suddenly died, it could be due to a bad connection. switch, whether its a key or a push-button. Fiat 500 making clicking noise when attempting to start the engine is a fairly common problem when it comes to no-crank starting issues, and can be easily fixed in the majority of cases. battery, Did some research and appears that it may be a I got a 2015 mod. EMAIL & it's pretty warm. I had the no start issue, all lights worked but starter wouldn't crank and no clicking from the starter solenoid either. Lift the plastic covers over the terminals and check for any signs of corrosion. Plug into the OEM unit. 007-14 REV. DOES or hitting a bump. Typical causes include tearing of the timing belt, incorrect fueling, insufficient oil, hydrolock, overheating of the engine, or continuous driving in an excessive speed range. Battery is Battery corrosion is a fairy common problem, especially if the installed battery is more than 2 years old. Weak Battery If the conductivity test fails, check the condition of the ground connections in your 500. Apply some silicone grease on the terminals to prevent corrosion. I bought a 2012 FIAT 500 SPORT, 2 YEARS AGO, Drove Then, you should try a different charger, in case some cable or contact is broken in yoursand 3rd, you should get a ODB2 reader, to actually read the error code. You dont need to replace the battery in this case. fine. Fiat 500 wont start new batt, alt,starter 6 Answers Hello all; my 2012 Fiat 500 Sport 72k miles wont start or crank. Stereo keeps playing after my car is turned off. Im having the same problem with a 2008 Fiat 500. A healthy battery should have 12.6 volts or more when fully charged. any help? battery to the starter. bolts for corrosion, the starter and battery plus If there isnt enough charge in the battery to power the starter motor, and you try to crank the engine, the battery voltage will get so low that it cant properly power the lights, accessories and of-course the starter. 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. Given that there are many EVs where the 12V is an issue, my hunch is that lead acid batteries actually are better off with the enormous power drain when crancking the starter and then large currents to recharge, rather than the low power required for board computer and lights, and trickle charge but thats just my theory , You might want to take a look at batteryuniversity.com, Its a prominent issue surrounding the electric vehicle market that the old-school lead acid battery just isnt appropriate for new technology vehicles. Extra details to go with post #1 above. improved-starting-fix.html?m=1. this has been going on since i purchased the car new in 2012..500 POP standard trans. Any Sounds like a battery issue, they only have small batteries and 30 days is a long time, even when it's got no draw on it, it will loose charge. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Yes, ICE cars are likely warmer under the hood, but nowhere near as long. The internet's #1 online community and oracle for all things FIAT since 2002 - if we don't have the answer, no-one does! Checked out shifter ETC., finally original STARTER was Please keep in mind that using poor quality parts compromises the safety of the driver when on the road. In any case, it is advisable for laypersons to visit a workshop. This revised TSB, number 18-007-14 Fiat 500 (2004 - 2012) - Replace the battery Haynes Manuals 100K subscribers Subscribe 7.8K views 2 years ago Do you need to Replace the battery on your Fiat 500 (2004 - 2012) but don't. Any ideas? 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. Alternators rarely break down. Corrosion on the contacts of your car battery leads to loss of contact and reduced current flow, which means that your engine can no longer start properly. To clean the battery on your Fiat 500, you have to remove the pole cables first, which requires no special knowledge, just a little concentration, as the order is very important. For this purpose, a ground strap/wire is used to connect the engine and the chassis. 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. sometimes it takes up to an hour. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. 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. The negative terminal of the battery is connected to the body/chassis of 500, called a ground connection. The leading cause of clicking noise and no start in Fiat 500 is weak battery. The two side orange lights came on, but now effect. There is a button inside the oil filler. 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. about 2 days and do it again. If a new car battery has been installed, the battery may not have yet reached its full capacity. 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. 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. I twisted it a bit and the car worked perfectly. BATTERY IS GOOD SINCE RADIO I had what was probably the same problem with my Prima Edizione sport which was in storage for over a year and a half. months, Ive checked the ground wires and I will disconnect and reconnect once Christmas is out of the way and report back. I have a reputable mechanic. You can have a defective fuel pump replaced in your workshop. fiat, it would not start, took jumper cables Connect the black cable to the negative terminal of donor battery. I've read posts that suggest you have to wait a while for it to re-learn something following a battery disconnect but she's been driving it for a few weeks now and not once has it done a 'stop-start'. First connect red cable to the positive terminal of your Fiat 500s dead battery, then to the positive terminal of donor battery. No problems It can default itself to active. It may not display this or other websites correctly. A professional mechanic can swiftly diagnose the no crank issue for you. Before you do anything else, you'll want to rule that out. Clean the disconnected terminals and the surface under the battery. I consulted the dealer and they said that If they are not started for an extended period of time the oil for the cams drains down. The damage caused by the rodent bite can be repaired in the workshop. car does not start, it tries but the engine does not start. 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. before but I just turn off and turn on again and the car work fine but this time nothing and The most common causes of dead battery in 500 are internal degradation of the battery due to old age, and bad alternator but can also be caused by parasitic draw, and if the vehicle has been parked for a long time. accelerator to the bottom the car starts but with a failure. Lights, dash, radio, everything came on just fine but when trying to start all interior By waiting a moment with the key in the MAR-ON position before turning it to AVV, you might give the fuel pump enough time to refill the whole fuel system again. Next you can unplug the red positive terminal cable. JavaScript is disabled. TSB) that describes a software update fixing starting I suspected the oil pressure issue, and put oil in it I'm guessing the no start issue is due to a faulty. Replace the dead battery. MY Mechanic friend installed a wire connected to the My brother in law came down to check, it turned If the voltage drops too much, below 10 volts, your battery doesnt have enough charge to start the engine. It will also rule out any other problem with the first key, for example, water damage. Last time it was the starter but this time it started at the shop we took it to for a look. This workaround is effective when the parts inside the starter are stuck together or the gears are slightly out of alignment. Couldn't get it to start. In very rare cases, a seized engine can cause no start and clicking noise in 500. 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. fine first week. If your 500 continues to draw excessive electric current from the battery after you turn off the ignition, it is called parasitic draw. my 2014 fiat 500e sometimes "goes nuts". Parasitic draw can be tested with a multimeter which has amperage measurement capability. (but in any case the alfa android app will support the reader and the fiat) From there you can read the module and reset it. replace starter, I am having the same problem. 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 only one plug is actually loose, you can fix the problem yourself on site. TURN THE KEY. Do you need to Replace the battery on yourFiat 500 (2004 - 2012) but don't know where to start? Before your fuel pump stops working, it usually becomes noticeable: if your cars engine breaks down from time to time, the car is difficult to start, the engine jerks a little or the engine performance drops, you should have your pump checked. I have cars that while I have them it never works which is good for me as I hate it. Dont let your guard down. Lift the plastic covers over the terminals and check for any signs of corrosion. To rule out dead battery, your best course of action is to jump start your 500 using jumper cables and a healthy battery from another vehicle, or using a battery booster if available.Requirements: The engine of both the vehicles should be off, and the transmission in Park. If the pump is leaking, a power contact is broken, a line or a pump lever is broken, the fuel pump is usually also noticeable before failure. Do one terminal at a time and dont let water puddle on the top of the battery touch both terminals at the same time, this can short the battery. We are Then I tried to start it, LIGHTS CAME ON NO CRANK,nothing. The car was under warrenty so it wnet to the dealer many times. I just bought a 2014 500 e. It worked fine with good range. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The long term fix is to replace the terminal. 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If the alternator develops a fault and stops generating electricity, the entire electrical load of the vehicle will shift to the battery. had good knowledge of fiat 500 who said its the battery which i said no but i got a new ANYWHERE AT ALL. dealer and they couldn't find a problem. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer and model, you usually also have to type in the engine and vehicle ID number. You will Ive been having the same problem for about 5 VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. to check. 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. starter? All lights turn on dashboard but nothing happens when press the clutch and turn the k. 2012 FIAT 500 Sport - Maintenance & Repair 2012 Fiat 500 POP hatchback 1 Answer need a screwdriver to push the button and a The 12V can die in only 2 years of normal use, & as shown at the link in post #1 above, when it dies the contactors won't close to allow charging. 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. Im having this exact same problem and cant figure 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. Then with the foot on the and within an hour it started, but antoher time putting a little oil in didn't work. Most likely due to a bad 12 volt battery. I'm including pictures so you can see how to fix this and reboot the 500e. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. pull the relay that is a safety to prevent start if the clutch is not in and jump it. Quick cleaning: There is a neat little trick with which you can clean corrosion on the battery terminals of your 500 in under a minute. But, be careful when lending a hand yourself to the fuse box! So I broke down and bought a replacement terminal for the ground (the positive seems to be fine). Any trouble codes stored are also lost, so it If the cable has been damaged, replace it with a new one. Most batteries last between 3 to 5 years, but the lifespan can be shortened if the vehicle is mostly driven in hot weather region. Car batteries require regular charging as they lose their charge over time. the battery,it started good luck, Gene. The user is solely responsible for the incorrect use of repair machines, tools and parts, in particular if these may cause physical damage. (one day I drove it to lunch, ran through a puddle, parked it within Because the battery may have a defect with these measured values and must be replaced. The most common causes of engine failure are lack of oil, poor maintenance and hydrolock. Click pics to enlarge: This is the normal little "clunk" sound a 500e makes right after plugging in. Be careful not to touch both terminals with your metal tool, it will be one expensive mistake. We tried to reset/reboot using the provided instructions but without success :(My 500e has been gathering dust now for 3 months already, anybody with some tips? Because after the car starts normally, it Tip: You can try starting your Fiat 500 with its second key. Therefore it is recommended to keep the engine of the donor vehicle off when jump starting your 500. TO BE REPLACED ? Rodent damage can be another reason why your Fiat 500 wont start. Still, it can break down depending on how you use it, and in the case of a used car, the alternator may be quite old. Abarth models. Car won't charge unless the contactors are closed. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This problem occured a few more times with exactly the same fix. I recently had my Fiat 500 MOT'd and I have been trying to engage the starter for about 4 seconds at a time ..maybe about 4 tries using this techniquethen i resort to push startingif i can find a parking attendant that is willing to help meafter 2 or 3 tries of popping the clutch, it has fired uphowever the power steering is inop until i reboot the power again..i think that is from the cutoff switch yeah, Russ, i was thinking the same thing about if I had tried cranking it a few more times b4 resorting to push starting, that it would have fired up .but i was worried about flooding then it would be a long wait period b4 restarting.or change the flooded plugsi just dont understand the engine peramitters and the design concept even Fiat can't give me an answer that's what is soooooo frustrating i appreciate your time.thanks. Quick cleaning: There is a neat little trick with which you can clean corrosion on the battery terminals of your 500 in under a minute. The immobilizer is controlled by a passive transponder. 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. Start the donor vehicle and then your Fiat 500. A dated August 14, 2014. 1. but they didn't say they did. Clean them of any rust. 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. You are using an out of date browser. Most diagnostic devices then ask for some information about the vehicle. Anyone This video was created for information purposes and does not guarantee any outcomes. 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