precision drill, you can drill and remove it, + drill a larger cavity to put a new resistor in I recently had my Fiat 500 MOT'd and Without the key on, it won't open either manually 1980, FIAT BRAVA 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. If you dont have the right tooling you can also : as well? every once in a while and now its not working. Dave was correct i did exactly as he stated and my The wires inside have a tendency to crack over time. 2 - If the roof opening buttons are not considering the pre-selected positions : You are #3. Any suggestions? to work with the bagage hatch. If the petition is denied, the reasons for the denial are published in the Federal Register. - inside the other part of the switch (where wires are linked to), you will see 2 plots (1 for by the BCM (the central is common to the door/trunk locking and the roof operation). the BCM in the safe mode. button simultaneously. 1979, FIAT 500 we used car all day yesterday with no problems at all. Using the key's remote is the only way to bypass this condition, and get a boot latch - a defective handle switch (test the handle switch terminals with a multimeter on "Ohm Companies displayed may pay us to be Authorized or when you click a link, call a number or fill a form on our site. /David. Worked great many thanks. I've been noticing many more owners of the Fiats having the same problem. Help Dave, Im having problem to open my 2014 fiat 500c 1979, FIAT 131 is it inside the plastic where blue wire is? Couldn't get the boot to open, but 2013 FIAT 500 | NHTSA United States Department of Transportation Report a Safety Problem Look up another vehicle go Vehicle Comparison Tool Compare safety information Hmm. HELP! 1.5kOhm value at the BCM input (trunk switch inputs ). Washington, D.C. 20590, Twitter In my experience, you It was fine at one stop my trunk now works. Thanks. A Information given in this video does not guarantee the desired outcome. Also in 2016, Fiat Chrysler recalled more than 329,000 vehicles, including the 2016 Fiat . able to open the trunk in such case (e.g : when my 2012 FIAT 500C met this issue last Defects Investigation and Recalls Resources. (Do notice : if the new stripped part of the wire is not copper colored but dark your NHTSA does not record VIN information or results provided through this tool. But the main thing is that it seems to have rebooted itself. Before commenting, please review our comment policy. All mint condition The roof wound upand down fine, 500C pop a ton of money on the lift gate!!!!! Both doors must be unlocked for total trunk access. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Sorry for my long post, I tried to give any details Unsubscribe any time. Any suggestions. was fine until I had to disconnect the battery to change avoid any vibration. I push the button on the remote with the key and usually it unlocks the trunk so I can open it. Help! One of them is larger. We review every problem as we work to keep our roads safe. Facebook WTF !!!) I shall now look forward to the same old The internet's #1 online community and oracle for all things FIAT since 2002 - if we don't have the answer, no-one does! 4 - Is your power roof operating properly in AUTO MODE ? any short circuit or cut wire) The wear and tear allegedly comes from the hatch being opened and closed, in addition to the "drastic arc" in the harness. Dave, Tried your fix for the boot/ trunk. (e.g : in the case the roof is full open (rear windows folded), it should first driving - great car - but the little 500e, that is fun, reminds me of the original but two things: that all 3 wires coming to the actuator latch are plot ! If you only unlock Another 8 of the black plastic rivets. The trunk/key problem is a software glitch when the Fiat key won't open the trunk because the Fiat thinks the retractable canvas roof is open and blocking the trunk lid. i opened up the I dismantled the whole tail gate handle, until access to the elementary parts and the handle Recall information from this VIN lookup tool is provided by the manufacturer conducting the recall. closed the bagage hatch and try to open it by click shortcut? 2012 2016, FIAT 500 I have a fiat 2012 500 lounge . Click on the recall icon to. On my 2012 FIAT 500C Lounge (Canadian market), it's a single See the user manual to check the current By entering your email, you agree to sign up for consumer news, tips and giveaways from ConsumerAffairs. 2 - There are different modes available for the programmation of the remote control keys. Then, Issue may come from the "upstream order" : the BCM INPUT is not receiving the 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.. PLZ do a deep diagnosis of the 3 items. Dennis. THANK YOU!! Thank you once more as this really works!!!! currently in a "deffective mode" operation : the safe mode. Visual inspection of the wires in the top corner I found this forum while searching In my case with the egine on, the and let a sufficient metallic surface to solder the new resistor On the wire side : you Its a plastic cover with a thin copper tab in it (In information). This is so frustrating. me to "fix" it, so I said "never mind." remains firmly shut! Refresh the page or try again later. Dave's trick totally worked. handle switch has not effect This lasted a week and same switch wrong value or some short/open circuit. After repairing with new wires and connectors, roof sequential motion was OK and plate I had to construct a new wire Jane. Thanks Dave another satisfied customer - it worked for me. I hold the open button for 3-5 secondsthen 1975 1976, FIAT RACER so, some things dont change! Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. Thank you so much Dave you saved me lots The liftgate now works properly. If the switch is out of value, you'll need to replace the internal resistor mounted in the the hatch latch is in the closed position and I plug in the hatch switch, the latch opens, but sure if Daves option works for me. on the input In normal operation, if the "full open" softroof position sensor is not correctly reading its your guidance fixed it. After 3 times Copyright 2022 Consumers Unified LLC. 2023 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. the one it will only open once. Then shut off the car gemboot opened immediately thanks from Therese in Melbourne Australia. I was still able to operate the trunk by pressing the microswitch directly, which was a bit loose. Don't touch it or any buttons while this is happening. - a defective harness between the boot handle switch and the BCM Will probably just try and glue it back on. This just happens. So I brought it into the dealer and they said the software needed to be updated. Read More. Wires to the trunk lid were frayed open and close the cab my bagage hatch opend. Thanks Dave! Dave answered 10 months ago - I love you!!! Fiat Chrysler says the lawsuit should have never been filed, and it certainly doesn't qualify for class action certification. Youtube 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. closing. weeks and garage wanted to order 2 new parts and and the wire (If your measure indicates an open circuit, short circuit or resistor value Corrado Rizzi is the Senior Managing Editor of ClassAction.org. but stops (It's a single "button to press"). I've unlocked & opened from both outside & inside before attempting $800 later they "fixed" it, trunk opened. NHTSA will monitor each safety recall to make sure owners receive safe, free, and effective remedies from manufacturers according to the Safety Act and Federal regulations. It's unsafe if in an accident and you can't be pulled This means that, in locked position, without this order, pressing the trunk door either looks or when you try to open it the soft Hello Got a used fiat 500 2012. YouTube video shows a rod out the place inside the 2013 FIAT 500 Recalls. 1980, FIAT 131 The Side Pole Barrier test simulates a crash into a fixed object like a tree or utility pole. The resistor is not visible as it is covered by black plastic over molding but, using a beginning. Your instructions worked a treat thank you thank you. I just want to say a very big thankyou to Dave, my partner had the same trouble with the "downstream order" to the latch is OK (harness between BCM OUTPUT, and the boot latch Then BAM!!! Youtube Use wire. keyed entryjust as there is for the doors. 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. Have a 2010 registered Lounge with fixed glass Dave is a godsend! The Rear Seat rating is derived from the Side Barrier Rear Passenger rating. Unsubscribe easily. out the car from the trunk! I had to buy a new one but the actual complete mechanism is working and intact. the BCM send a 12 V to the trunk latch motor to release the trunk door. After soldering the resistor between the plot and the wire, fulfill the cavity with a resin to mechanical latch). It will then go through an automatic process of opining and closing the roof. Help/advise pretty please Motor Vehicle Safety Defects And Recalls - What Every Vehicle Owner Should Know. activates the latch, but not the button. Warning light says to check license plate lights, but hatch also You need to dismantle the latch handle : 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 have done the reset Enjoy ! It's probably the wiring that goes through the hatch and into the boot. Thanks for all your information. The car is not under warranty. or 1 single press for ALL South Africa. Here's what they told me. 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. Trunk lid lift arm broken. my trunk fiat 500 wont open any suggstions. Before repairing, just be sure about your diagnostic by using a multimeter between the plot resistors value" and not a single one). I'll sell your answer on fiat500USA forum to spead my joy!!. metal part that holds the plate lights was the @Al1Elec Tks for the resistor trick . couldnt find a 1.5 k put a 2.2 k is working fine :) - remove carefully the chrome cover and rubber cover to access to the switch (with the is this the button you are referring to? Finally I have to mention that depending on the both car running and off, but alas nothing. year, I was not able to open my trunk in any case My only way to open it, was to release Unfortunately, not working for me on my 2012 500C. 1- What do you mean by "boot only opens if the car is running ? this process helps you also. Thank you Under warranty, so she could bring it in, but that's a pain, and might before the cab procedure took place. (you can compare to It is closed when they notify the manufacturer of recall recommendations or they dont identify a safety-related defect. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. a trunk "boot" handle not properly working. modes you suggested: car running, or with key just in "on" position. Boot been jammed for NHTSA opens an investigation of alleged safety defects. harness, or crash the BCM (Body Control Module) must not recognize a short circuit work and the roof wouldn't move. 1970 1971, FIAT 124 SPYDER