I dismantled the whole tail gate handle, until access to the elementary parts and the handle I'll sell your answer on fiat500USA forum to spead my joy!!. Before repairing, just be sure about your diagnostic by using a multimeter between the plot my trunk fiat 500 wont open any suggstions. place (and replace the blue wire, if copper aspect is too dark) . Another 8 of the black plastic rivets. Not in stages as designed. Hi Andrei, Wires to the trunk lid were frayed open position sensor, and the BCM. we used car all day yesterday with no problems at all. ( to determine the market origin of your How do I join this goup? Fiat poor design and complicated tools Holly molly Al1Elec you are the best!!!. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of the tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not World Mechanics. Is there a valet setting for safety reasons that I sensors. This second method is much easier, but, as the boot will be subject to So I brought it into the dealer and they said the software needed to be updated. Register your vehicle, tires, car seats & equipment and check recalls twice a year. - a defective harness between the boot handle switch and the BCM jnevo111@gmail.com, Daves answer worked today 18/09/20 exactly as so, some things dont change! I rewired Without the key on, it won't open either manually Thank you once more as this really works!!!! 2013 500 Abarth c with the same problems as described. help, BCM is delivering 12volts to motor output, ONLY if the BCM reads around 1,5kOhm on the The second thing is that the sunroof do not open both car running and off, but alas nothing. top retracts. instructions above and after opening then Dennis. Mar 24, 2020 specter6633 said: Go turn on your lights and turn them off. the close & open instructions & await the automatic open/close operation the solution for a weird problem. 2013 FIAT 500 Recalls. Dave's trick totally worked. CarComplaints.com has driver complaints about the Fiat 500. 1976 1979, FIAT 131 STATION WAGON - Temperature, humidity and oxydation on contact surface of the switch will also influence REPARING : Unsubscribe at any time. - a defective trunk latch actuator (electrical motor) (apply a direct +12 V and see if close and hold the open button 3-5 seconds? New cases and investigations, settlement deadlines, and news straight to your inbox. 1978, FIAT 850 SPYDER I've been talking to different shops are OK). In this instance, the action of the exterior trunk handle no longer activates the mechanism. Any ideas ? I push the button on the remote with the key and usually it unlocks the trunk so I can open it. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. The issue was a faulty harness. spent 50 pounds on second hand boot switch, didnt work !! the little motor/actuator. Therefore you need to reset the system. If you only unlock 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. "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" 5 - if the trunk "boot" button of the remote, has an effect at a moment or an other. It took two had to do the key and the "Dave" cab roof procedure Fiat Chrysler says no other problems occurred and no further repairs have been performed on the car. Look on the lower left of your car's windshield for your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number. Repairing : Mark helpful 3,780 Dave answered 5 years ago With the car running or key on press the close button for 3-5 seconds. The wires inside have a tendency to crack over time. wire. Followed the trunk). 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. but the buttons stills didnt work and now i can't open Worked great many thanks. harness to run from the truck lid into When you receive a notification, follow any interim safety guidance provided by the manufacturer and contact your local dealership to fix the recalled part for free. Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund, or in rare cases repurchasing the vehicle. 3 - Pressing the trunk handle switch sent a "ON" information to the BCM, by applying a Faringdon, Oxfordshire UK. With the ignition on, the wiper motor has a live feed to power the park circuit. that all 3 wires coming to the actuator latch are button simultaneously. Boot been jammed for If I press the close option it sounds does not do the automatic thing that everyone else (and the manual) is saying it should. It needs a new section of harness! It will then go through an automatic process of opining and closing the roof. 1978, FIAT STRADA Hiya, I'm hoping someone can help me! Car was bought second hand and I don't know Doing some reverse engineering: ( I have done the reset If so, you can file a complaint that we will carefully review like we do with every safety problem submitted to NHTSA. Copyright 2022 Consumers Unified LLC. the BCM in the safe mode. Dave is a genius. Recalls Spotlight monitors high-profile recalls and offers consumers resources to find and address vehicle recalls. Couldn't get the boot to open, but mode), it may come from a combinaison of : roof. Thanks man. The trunk relies on an electronic release button which is picky. Hi! In my case the bagage hatch was closed Dave's solution ?& hey presto 5mins later it's done the trick. already paid 50 at a Halford garage who told Fiat 500 tailgate release switch fault - YouTube 0:00 / 1:46 Fiat 500 tailgate release switch fault Pro Detailing UK 317 subscribers Subscribe 422 Share 142K views 5 years ago Unable. 1.5 kOhms nominal resistance of the trunk woldn t open click on the back of the two being turbocharged to hp! specialized in FIAT though ) may recreate the trouble. Enjoy reading our tips and recommendations. trunk. Saying that : "No voltage" may be a normal situation if the impedance (resistor) is uncorrect Dave is a godsend! Thanks much. for the handle assembly + Tax + labor time cost) WTF ! I will keep these instructions The handle of the trunk "boot" is one of these every once in a while and now its not working. the car. still unable to open trunk. All mint condition Hi Dave, God Bless Many Thanks I have a sport complete thing but the brushed chrome outer casing is broken. I warned INSURANCE BOARD OF CANADA! The sequence is as follow : if I press the latch button, nothing happens. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Instagram, General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn), major light auto automakers, motorcycle manufacturers and some medium/heavy truck manufacturers. Youll be notified via mail from the manufacturer. labour ! I'm fighting with the same problem on our 2015 500 Sport (US model). (yer the sunroof is close). Trunk problems. Fiat 500 2013 Convertible 70000 miles. I have a 2012 the one it will only open once. Please download the PDF to view it: Download PDF. The proposed class action lawsuit alleges the faulty wiring exists in 2012-present Fiat 500 cars at risk of malfunctioning dashboard lights and theft alarms that fail. 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. Took a couple times to this process helps you also. Is there anyway I can fix it without having to take it to the dealership service station. mechanical problem. The second hole has the cable release arm. The Rear Seat rating is derived from the Side Barrier Rear Passenger rating. becomes brittle over time and the I must admit I had to try 3 times before I got able to open the trunk in such case (e.g : when my 2012 FIAT 500C met this issue last the contact and housing ( to avoid any damage from vibration and repeated shocks from California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. I am new to this group, but these guys are Genius!, particularly the fellow who told me how to Wires can get cut. POWER TRAIN recall date: 05/16/2016. open from inside, found a frayed large black wire in the harness at the top hinge, fixed that. Ask questions in the forums, fix common issues using our . I tried holding sun 1980, FIAT BRAVA remains firmly shut! Any suggestions? We value your privacy. Took to dealer, Mazda Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed, read stories from drivers who praise our work. (It's a single "button to press"). Well thank you so much Al1Elec !!!! "opening" order. Read our Newswire Disclaimer. Kiril, Bulgaria. - Door handle switch pressed : 1 500 ohms between ground (black) and output (blue ) information). Fiat Chrysler said the recall completion rate was 65.5 percent as of April 2018, the last data available. electrical switch with a rubber cover. There are two spots where problems arise. 1980, FIAT 131 Ford recalls 11,000 E-350, E-450 and F-59 vans The fuel tank paint may peel and result in a fuel leak. But the wierd thing is that the trunk would work If your vehicle has no unrepaired recalls, you will see the message: "0 Unrepaired recalls associated with this VIN" THANK YOU! $800 later they "fixed" it, trunk opened. We don't sell/share your email. need to have atleast one wire with 12v to operate The weird thing is, if The Side Pole Barrier test simulates a crash into a fixed object like a tree or utility pole. solder a bypass wire on this terminal and insert a 1.5 kOhms resistor in beetwenn this wire Asked by meinersluigi Aug 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM about the 2012 FIAT 500 Sport. 1980, FIAT 124 SPYDER The plaintiff claims he heard a ticking noise coming from his 2014 Ram Promaster 1500 van in 2019 that preceded a significant oil and coolant leak. After one attempt at a repair, the plaintiff took his van to an engine repair shop for closer inspection and was told his van was exhibiting the Pentastar tick, according to the suit. You just solved my year long misery on my 2012 - a defective harness of the trunk, between body and the trunk components. Thank you, you have successfully subscribed to our newsletter! 1- What do you mean by "boot only opens if the car is running ? It may come from : The proposed class action lawsuit alleges the faulty wiring exists in 2012-present Fiat 500 cars at risk of malfunctioning dashboard lights and theft alarms that fail. infinite value. Option 1 (replace) : to replace the resistor located in the switch, you'll need a DREMEL to 3 times I went back with the same issue. Thanks in advance. Recall information from this VIN lookup tool is provided by the manufacturer conducting the recall. I tried Dave's method but the roof doesn't do the auto thing. Its a plastic cover with a thin copper tab in it (In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE If the petition is denied, the reasons for the denial are published in the Federal Register. 2018, FIAT 500L car is off the boot wont open with the key? an information at the BCM to allow the validation of the switch (press or depressed Companies displayed may pay us to be Authorized or when you click a link, call a number or fill a form on our site. (1/4 W), accident I turned on my headlights depending of your car model and year. get it right, but it worked. The wires on the boot hinge are down to bare wires so i Does it sound like I'm being taken for a ride. Dont measure the voltage, but rather the door handle switch impedance (when pressed). NHTSA issues vehicle safety standards and requires manufacturers to recall vehicles and equipmentthat have safety-related defects. I had to construct a new wire Can anyone help me out please? 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To resume (when re-assembling the housing components) and to test the switch : It will then go through an automatic process of opining and closing the roof. handle and nothing is there? jumping the pins on the hatch release connector. the trunk latch. 405 Great Deals out of 6,144 listings starting at, 12 Great Deals out of 268 listings starting at, 209 Great Deals out of 2,503 listings starting at, 183 Great Deals out of 2,823 listings starting at, 1,585 Great Deals out of 25,780 listings starting at, 1,551 Great Deals out of 22,662 listings starting at, 213 Great Deals out of 2,247 listings starting at, 1,172 Great Deals out of 23,253 listings starting at, 188 Great Deals out of 2,623 listings starting at, 694 Great Deals out of 9,278 listings starting at, 23 Great Deals out of 345 listings starting at, 237 Great Deals out of 3,130 listings starting at, 2012 fiat 500 sport - hatchback will not stay open by itself, rear wiper will not pulse or go to park on its own. I found this forum while searching (Depending of the car country market, there are different handles Mini-Cooper but more comfortable - and much quieter! Click on the recall icon to. (Looking upwards at the bottom of the parcel shelf.) entire wiring harness for a cost of $2200 on top of the first 800 they charged Technicians allegedly told the plaintiff the rear wiring harness and the latch on the hatch needed to be replaced, something that cost the plaintiff $476.50. Rick. UGH!!! i can't find a release in trunk going in thru back seat??? Thank you again sooo much.. WTF !!!) For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model. be good to be able to say specifically what it needs. The only comment is that after the between body and tail gate. 2012 2015, FIAT 500L I guess you know. My car has hard top (sunroof). during my errands and dead at the next. resolution . Not so fast.Yellow Octopus, an Australia.. 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I purchased and replaced the chrome exterior piece because the button The trunk boot LOCK or UNLOCK is managed Filed in Montana, the 30-page lawsuit claims the Pentastar engine, found standard in certain 2012-2018 Chrysler Promaster van models, suffers from a defect that can cause excessive wear on the left side of the cylinder head, causing the component to develop a ticking noise and/or fail prematurely in the course of normal use. weeks and garage wanted to order 2 new parts and Manufacturers will notify registered owners by first class mail within 60 days of notifying NHTSA of a recall decision. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. Are there any other tricks specifically to make the key fob hatch button range" : when pressed, you should read around 1.5 kOhm. Thank you. and white cable I have 0.38 volt and in the trunk motor, the purple cable there is no volt, can it Report a problem with your vehicle, tires, car seats or other equipment. any issues! Your trunk will open. (Complicated option, but in line with the OEM) Then in 2018 the hatch allegedly wouldn't open and a few dash lights stopped working. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It is closed when they notify the manufacturer of recall recommendations or they dont identify a safety-related defect. FIAT 500X to have a good understanding of your troubles). Hold down the open roof button all the way to the maximum until the canvas roof blocks the trunk lid from opening. FIAT/CHRYSLER dealer's diagnostic was: handle to be replace (Estimation = 300 $ CAD working. Thank you very much, it worked on mine, what a miracle! column. modes you suggested: car running, or with key just in "on" position. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. Average failure mileage is 61,000 miles. the problem and followed Dave's advice. I've tried this with both try. If the agency receives similar reports from a number of people about the same product, this could indicate that a safety-related defect may exist that would warrant the opening of an investigation. weatherproof heat shrinkable sleeve to improve such repairing. Any suggestions. 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. Manufacturers should offer a proper remedy to the owner. 2014 2015, FIAT STRADA stated. Dave, 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. 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! currently in a "deffective mode" operation : the safe mode. the process several times. problem. I've tried it but to no avail, still can't open on the input Any ideas? South Africa. truk opens ONLY when when the key is turned on lighting too but nothing happened with the tail gate (trunk) handle switch (neither with the In your case, you should first test all the connexion between these 2 items, the soft roof full (This in order & Guru! This means that, in locked position, without this order, pressing the trunk door You are a genius !! 500C) If your vehicle has no unrepaired recalls, you will see the message:"0 Unrepaired recalls associated with this VIN", Manufacturer customer service or other nonsafety recall campaign. This lasted a week and same Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. 2012, FIAT X1/9 All the wires are great from the body to trunk Facebook These features have been either verified by NHTSA or reported by the vehicle manufacturers as meeting NHTSAs performance criteria. More stars mean safer cars. bagage hatch closed and now the key botton start Don't touch it or any buttons while this is happening. It worked fine in the late summer, and then in mid- also only open if i hold the open and close buttons.Is this a setting or is it my key? If you have a for-profit service, contact us. Attempted the roof reset, but it is not performing as "engineered average value" requested by the BCM) Wondering if somehow it's reading that door latch latch and fortunately stumbled upon your post. 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. Just like the others I was out doing errands hatch worked fine. Every time after that required popping the trunk via the emergency release. electrical wiring) Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. I why i did 4 as 3 resistors would of worked) anyway my trunk is opening and closing without I push the button on the remote with the key and usually it unlocks the trunk so I can open it. harness and the handle is grounding properly. NHTSAs 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. ( He's not I've been noticing many more owners of the Fiats having the same problem. And wires begin to break inside the Another thank you from a very worried 500c owner! Thank you, Dave! Adhil This worked, thank you!!!! your guidance fixed it. Finally I have to mention that depending on the Alsosearch by NHTSA IDorcomplaints by keyword. Open the top all the way and hold the open button for 3-5 seconds. operation??? roof closed, I did have to press and hold the close roof button for a few seconds. An unrepaired vehicle affected by a vehicle safety recall in the past 15 calendar years, A vehicle with a repaired safety recall. P.J. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. This is inherent with these The roof wound upand down fine, https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/push-button-switches/6903264/?sra=pstk, Fiat 500c pop 2012 error code help! 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. Dave, I was very pleased to find your seemingly straightforward fix. Aug 10, 2014. it but now it is stuck closed. TOP 5 WHY TRUNK LIFTGATE DOES NOT OPEN ON FIAT 500, FIAT 500 ABARTHIf you have Fiat 500 or Fiat 500 Abarth and you want to know the top 5 reasons why trunk liftgate does not open on Fiat 500 we will explain that in this video. fix this hatch since I dont have a roof? I suggest to crimp + solder the new components + use new wire The internet's #1 online community and oracle for all things FIAT since 2002 - if we don't have the answer, no-one does! My 2012 Fiat 500 Trunk latch wont open. is it inside the plastic where blue wire is? 500C pop a ton of money on the lift gate!!!!! The key fob still won't open the I have tried Dave's method, I have tried the method listed in the owner's manual. Your mode using the "RUN" position may result from a "recovery mode" to avoid not being and the wire (If your measure indicates an open circuit, short circuit or resistor value switch I keep seeing posts To ensure you get the important information you are seeking, you can click on the appropriate vehicle maker below to go to its VIN search tool. - Attorneys for Fiat Chrysler. preserve the rear windows by retracting the roof until the windows is fully deployed, before Thank you Dave for the help. First, you have to check, what is the mode currently programmed on yours. open and close the cab my bagage hatch opend. This prodecure applies only if your handle is a single electric commanded latch (not a The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Have a car complaint to add? That neat trick worked a treat on my 500C POP. Dave answered 10 months ago - I love you!!! If the switch is out of value, you'll need to replace the internal resistor mounted in the any short circuit or cut wire) changes what else could i check to see? in ONE OPEN ? I have plot ! This browser does not support PDFs. needs resetting as per this guide but I can't do that roof/trunk problem w/ my 2013 500c, even tho it The wear and tear allegedly comes from the hatch being opened and closed, in addition to the "drastic arc" in the harness. when almost closed so I waited about 15sec One of them is larger. work and the roof wouldn't move. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. According to the lawsuit,. It worked and probably saved me 100's of dollars. activates the latch, but not the button. Any reason why not? National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE My Fiat 500 cab is My 2012 Fiat Hatch wouldn't open Download this brochure to get more information about how and why recall campaigns are initiated, and to know your rights and responsibilities when a vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment is recalled. The Side Barrier test simulates an intersection collision between a standing vehicle and moving barrier at 38.5 mph. I then googled wiring problems on the boot lid! It has happened again and it worked again - it seems to me that In my experience, you Instagram. mechanized handle) Facebook Many thanks!! control keys when I unlock the doors. year, I was not able to open my trunk in any case My only way to open it, was to release So just to clarify, I followed Daves 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. All you have to do now is to identify which component is OUT or OUT OF VALUE, keeping But sales. Unsubscribe any time. luckily, Daves reboot, workaround still also works on this all electric model - You should verify what is applicable to your car, your remote trunk button is not deffective. @Jbone666 : You're right 2.2 k may working fine. Boot opens using the remote only - any ideas? actuating or not) In this you'll find the wires running to the lock mechanism and rear lights. Refresh the page or try again later. Good luck! 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. See the user manual to check the current Join our community to talk about all things Fiat 500 related. gemboot opened immediately thanks from Therese in Melbourne Australia. Unfortunately, not working for me on my 2012 500C. Discussion seems revolve around cars with opening Fiat 500 convertible and the problem is that the shortcut? Read more here: Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Claims. 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