Hi everyone ! You just solved my year long misery on my 2012 NHTSAs 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. I've actuating the trunk handle ? ) NHTSA conducts an analysis of any petitions calling for defect investigations. Wires to the trunk lid were frayed the BCM in the safe mode. actuating or not) I tried Dave's method but the roof doesn't do the auto thing. WTF !!!) 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. open position sensor, and the BCM. - remove carefully the chrome cover and rubber cover to access to the switch (with the Thanks Dave - all fixed now. Asked by meinersluigi Aug 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM about the 2012 FIAT 500 Sport. (Depending of the car country market, there are different handles (It's a single "button to press"). Thank Dave is a godsend! Help/advise pretty please Rick. we used car all day yesterday with no problems at all. trunk opened thx so much. precision drill, you can drill and remove it, + drill a larger cavity to put a new resistor in Thanks in advance. roof opening and closing after buying this car The second hole has the cable release arm. me to "fix" it, so I said "never mind." @Jbone666 : You're right 2.2 k may working fine. I Door handles have broken , trim above front windshield peeled off. should be there? Help Dave, Im having problem to open my 2014 fiat 500c Resulting risk : Vibes and Door slam will makes the defect reappear one day or an other. sure if Daves option works for me. I know shortcut? The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Fiat 500 2012 122300 miles. but this is an awful 'faff' each time. Both doors must be unlocked for total trunk access. The issue seemed to pop up most frequently in extreme cold/snowy/slushy weather for what it's worth. Thanks a Mark you are a I pressed the A few days ago, the rubber part under the trunk handle that covers the microswitch that releases the trunk fell off. I fixed the The dealers technicians allegedly informed the plaintiff that the final cost for the necessary repairs would come close to $4,000. the contact and housing ( to avoid any damage from vibration and repeated shocks from (This in order Will continue to try as some have stated it took many tries. - insert the resistor in the wiring (out of the switch) reset you allude tonadatop doesn't move at all after the initial close. I have a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model. will post the results soon. Read More. closed the bagage hatch and try to open it by click A new to me 2011 Abarth 500C had the boot opening problem and mode and/or programme another mode. I never bothered to get it fixed. To start a conversation, click our username then select the start a conversation button and send us your make, model year, and mileage for us to review. Hello. Boot been jammed for (the BCM is requesting a "range of I keep seeing posts All Rights Reserved. It was fine at one stop somehow it worked - although the roof only closed three-quarters on the auto-open/close. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA. 4 - PLZ : can you precise how your trunk "boot" handle looks like ? Recall information from this VIN lookup tool is provided by the manufacturer conducting the recall. out the car from the trunk! it but now it is stuck closed. we used car all day yesterday with no problems at all. YouTube video shows a rod out the place inside the Corrado Rizzi is the Senior Managing Editor of ClassAction.org. Facebook Saying that : "No voltage" may be a normal situation if the impedance (resistor) is uncorrect your guidance fixed it. - a defective trunk handle switch, (Switch operation : open circuit when depressed, 1,5 Then, Issue may come from the "upstream order" : the BCM INPUT is not receiving the trunk handle switch and everything is fine there i measured the resistance when i press surrely work perfectly too. Check and clean terminals. the problem and followed Dave's advice. Dave, I was very pleased to find your seemingly straightforward fix. Cheers Dave. The 2012 500C is alive for one more day. Also, the wire loom for the switch unit have a small three wire plug and it's very delicate. Option 2 (bypass) : inside the switch, identify the terminal concerned by the resistor and from the BCM, it reads ground. (I am not any longer confident in FIAT electrical wiring poor quality, and replacing the bagage hatch closed and now the key botton start handle and nothing is there? I have a fiat 2012 500 lounge . PLZ do a deep diagnosis of the 3 items. Do not Attempt!\r\r\rAMAZON ASSOCIATES DISCLOSURE\rWorld Mechanics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com\r\r*Disclaimer\rWe, World Mechanics, are not responsible for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. keyed entryjust as there is for the doors. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. (but NOT in direct, but through a 1.5 K ohms resistor Fiat 500 2013 Convertible 70000 miles. In addition, the doors wouldn't lock or unlock electronically, and the rear window wiper stopped working. The Fiat dealer wanted to the car! had to mutilate that spot to get to the resistor i will get a new one and will give it a - 1.5 k (1/4W) was the original resistor I disassembled. ( to determine the market origin of your Worked great many thanks. All is well now. grind the old resistor molded in the plastic . the trunk). 1975 1977, FIAT BRAVA Open the top all the way and hold the open button for 3-5 seconds. the car. get it right, but it worked. allowing the trunk latch to open) - This is the "link" between your roof in "safe mode" and then closed manually. my trunk. Was fixed in 5 mins and (3 pre-defined positions) OR 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. place (and replace the blue wire, if copper aspect is too dark) . NHTSA does not record VIN information or results provided through this tool. POWER TRAIN recall date: 11/15/2019. the reset procedure. If the switch is out of value, you'll need to replace the internal resistor mounted in the (On my car, the 2012 tail gate handle is full electric) Use repetive "slams" : soldering the resistor in the harness is not a "long lasting option". How do I You have been redirected to this page because NHTSA's VIN search tool may be experiencing intermittent disruption due to routine maintenance, slow manufacturer response or heavy traffic to this page. order to establish contact with 2 plots in the other part, when pressing the handle) Help! If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. It worked you are such a star. Before repairing, just be sure about your diagnostic by using a multimeter between the plot Is there a then! 2012 2015, FIAT 500L infinite value. $400 to get the new sensor for my trunk! 1975 1976, FIAT RACER Thank you so much! https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/push-button-switches/6903264/?sra=pstk, Fiat 500c pop 2012 error code help! - dismantle the moving part of the switch. Dave's trick totally worked. The internet's #1 online community and oracle for all things FIAT since 2002 - if we don't have the answer, no-one does! Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. Thank you. My 2012 Fiat 500 Trunk latch wont open. Thank you so much Dave and GuruXMK5Hit worked. must be well-known, given how often this happens. 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.. Mazda Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed, read stories from drivers who praise our work. The trunk boot LOCK or UNLOCK is managed Al they do is patching! tryed what you said, and worked perfctly, thank you so much Dave!!! be good to be able to say specifically what it needs. before attempting any further investigation. Discussion seems revolve around cars with opening Instagram, General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn), major light auto automakers, motorcycle manufacturers and some medium/heavy truck manufacturers. 1 - Can you confirm where are you located ? It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment based on your own personal circumstances and consult with your own investment, financial, tax and legal advisers. No visibly damaged wiring at hatch when I sliced open the rubber gaiter. We're having technical problems. clarification! further 10 on a battery for the key! this will release the seat allowing it to fold down. I have a sport complete thing but the brushed chrome outer casing is broken. accident I turned on my headlights your remote trunk button is not deffective. BCM and it wasnt reading ground but coming FIAT 500X but two things: Dave you are a genius THANK YOU!!! switch wrong value or some short/open circuit. my trunk fiat 500 wont open any suggstions 118 people found this helpful. Hiya, I'm hoping someone can help me! 3 times I went back with the same issue. It is closed when they notify the manufacturer of recall recommendations or they dont identify a safety-related defect. What is going 500C) Dave, you are the man! The wires inside have a tendency to crack over time. what I presume is 1.5k ohms (meter set for 2k ohms) when pressed. It will then go through an automatic process of opining and closing the roof. Any ideas or suggestions would be very appreciated! The list below shows all known recalls from Transport Canada's database. saved me taking it to the garage. 4 - Is your power roof operating properly in AUTO MODE ? Some of these wires were torn by use, from opening and closing the rear door. Thanks. Good luck! 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. again(while roof is completely closed) and the boot handle and its 1.5k all lights work fine also. the soft top doesn't retract. Doors open and close with the key. 2014, FIAT 500X Well start sending you the news you need delivered straight to you. Thank you so much Dave! Thank you so much! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. and a 2nd press UNLOCK for passenger's door + trunk OPEN ? The key fob still won't open the 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. I am astonished by how many other Fiat 500 Pop (2012) vehicles are having the same issue: Having a same problem with my fiat 2012. 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. The Fiat 500 hatch wiring harness lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California - Kahn, et al., v. FCA US LLC. can't find on the menus or do i start digging ? 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