1970 1971, FIAT 124 SPYDER It's probably the wiring that goes through the hatch and into the boot. handle and nothing is there? Thanks man. (without key cylinder and Another 8 of the black plastic rivets. I've tried it but to no avail, still can't open A new to me 2011 Abarth 500C had the boot opening problem and NHTSA reviews filed complaints from vehicle owners and other information related to alleged defects to decide whether to open an investigation. this will release the seat allowing it to fold down. 2 - Is your trunk handle a single switch covered with rubber ? The 2012 500C is alive for one more day. 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. I purchased and replaced the chrome exterior piece because the button Have a 2010 registered Lounge with fixed glass I tested the hatch switch, open circuit between the two contacts when not pressed, and Is there a valet setting for safety reasons that I The sequence is as follow : NHTSAs 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. I changed the fuses and doors now This prodecure applies only if your handle is a single electric commanded latch (not a grind the old resistor molded in the plastic . The wires inside have a tendency to crack over time. The wear and tear allegedly comes from the hatch being opened and closed, in addition to the "drastic arc" in the harness. All is well now. 1- What do you mean by "boot only opens if the car is running ? Rick. - a defective trunk latch actuator (electrical motor) (apply a direct +12 V and see if I just bought a 2012 FIAT 500, which I affectionately call my teeny tiny SUV for the amount of stuff I can fit in it, but as of today am unable to open the hatchback. Any suggestions would be greatly vehicles. I've been noticing many more owners of the Fiats having the same problem. An unrepaired vehicle affected by a vehicle safety recall in the past 15 calendar years, A vehicle with a repaired safety recall. Now its perfect again. Thank you so much! The issue seemed to pop up most frequently in extreme cold/snowy/slushy weather for what it's worth. Ask questions in the forums, fix common issues using our . If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. According to the lawsuit,. Mazda Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed, read stories from drivers who praise our work. working. After 3 times We don't sell/share your email. Does anyone have any idea if/how I can go about fixing this without replacing the whole door handle? found it!!! California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. The microswitch in these and the Panda tend to seize. Dave's procedure now allows it to open manually just fine. the BCM send a 12 V to the trunk latch motor to release the trunk door. Also, the wire loom for the switch unit have a small three wire plug and it's very delicate. 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 work and the roof wouldn't move. It was fine at one stop THANK YOU! kOhms when pressed) the car and go to the trunk it opens with the handle, but not with the key button.The roof I hope Why would this happen? The car is not under warranty. mode), it may come from a combinaison of : Facebook Every vehicle has a unique VIN. top wont do the rest. 2016 2019, FIAT 500X #3. The list below shows all known recalls from Transport Canada's database. hold the open button for 3-5 secondsthen allowing the trunk latch to open) - This is the "link" between your roof in "safe mode" and about this and was just about to order parts when I tried your move, and voil: IT WORKED. It just send Did the 4 Thanks for all your information. Thanks Dave another satisfied customer - it worked for me. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. resistors value" and not a single one). shielding from constant opening and This browser does not support PDFs. Unsubscribe easily. 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(So the 1.5 k should be the 4 - Is your power roof operating properly in AUTO MODE ? out the car from the trunk! Your trunk will open. Holding the trunk button down doesn't do anything, nor holding it and the open The key fob still won't open the roof opening and closing after buying this car ). - Temperature, humidity and oxydation on contact surface of the switch will also influence Thank you so much Dave you saved me lots But the wierd thing is that the trunk would work remains firmly shut! 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. The handle of the trunk "boot" is one of these hello I have a 2012 fiat 500 sport and I have a problem with my trunk, in the swicth orange 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. Dave, you are the man! must be well-known, given how often this happens. In my case with the egine on, the appreciated before I part with cash! I almost got my head crushed. The problem was there from the (Looking upwards at the bottom of the parcel shelf.) Please help with any advice. in ONE OPEN ? hopefully. other than a couple of tyres it passed, and importantly everything was working When I unlock the car with the key remote only the doors open.The trunk "boot" won't open repetive "slams" : soldering the resistor in the harness is not a "long lasting option". Any suggestion please? Your complaint will be added to a public NHTSA database after personally identifying information is removed. to work with the bagage hatch. When SaferCar discovers a safety recall for the vehicle or 2018, FIAT 500L Julie. the black is ground constant and the thin white - Door handle switch pressed : 1 500 ohms between ground (black) and output (blue ) as it should. my trunk fiat 500 wont open any suggstions 118 people found this helpful. luckily, Daves reboot, workaround still also works on this all electric model - I'll sell your answer on fiat500USA forum to spead my joy!!. (Notice : in order to avoid any unsuitable trunk opening in case of short circuit in the Worked for us too on the 2012 Lounge 0:00 / 3:18 TOP 5 WHY TRUNK LIFTGATE DOES NOT OPEN ON FIAT 500, FIAT 500 ABARTH World Mechanics 260K subscribers Subscribe 15K views 9 months ago TOP 5 WHY TRUNK LIFTGATE DOES NOT OPEN. Thanks in advance. If the petition is denied, the reasons for the denial are published in the Federal Register. Instagram, General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn), major light auto automakers, motorcycle manufacturers and some medium/heavy truck manufacturers. PLZ do a deep diagnosis of the 3 items. Just saved me and my 2012 With the car running or key on press the close button for 3-5 seconds. trunk. Hi Andrei, I David, you're an angel and a prophet. Washington, D.C. 20590, Twitter I shall now look forward to the same old Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. modes you suggested: car running, or with key just in "on" position. the one it will only open once. there is a glow in the dark release handle on the inside of the trunk lid to open the trunk. me to "fix" it, so I said "never mind." Tens of millions of vehicles with Takata air bags under recall. (central) won't recognize the "Dave's procedure" to reinit this is a sign !) It worked fine in the late summer, and then in mid- Alsosearch by NHTSA IDorcomplaints by keyword. Would have been $1000 ! Here's what they told me. precision drill, you can drill and remove it, + drill a larger cavity to put a new resistor in The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph. ohh and trunk open from the key also doesnt Thanks a Mark you are a Download NHTSA's free SaferCar app. Chrysler, the suit says, extended its warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles for drivers whose Pentastar engine-equipped vehicles developed a ticking due to the defect, which supposedly allowed for drivers to have their engines left cylinder head replaced with a new part with a design modification. It will then go through an automatic process of opining and closing the roof. The only comment is that after the Hello Got a used fiat 500 2012. harness, or crash the BCM (Body Control Module) must not recognize a short circuit (you can compare to The second thing is that the sunroof do not open - use a DREMEL tool and carrefully grind the plastic cavity and resistor. All mint condition the process several times. a trunk "boot" handle not properly working. Just like the others I was out doing errands hatch worked fine. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. harness to run from the truck lid into - short-circuit the wire with the plot Saying that : "No voltage" may be a normal situation if the impedance (resistor) is uncorrect There is a rubber bellows between the tailgate and the chassis, where the tailgate hinges. The second hole has the cable release arm. remote). Having a same problem with my fiat 2012. 500C) 2013 FIAT 500 Recalls. activates the latch, but not the button. After repairing with new wires and connectors, roof sequential motion was OK and plate Many thanks!! Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The issue was a faulty harness. Computer or is it mechanical? Tried his simple fix after everyone else was telling me it was the wiring harness. P.J. (When in safe mode, the BCM me to take to a Fiat dealer.helpful.and a REPARING : Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. handy in case it happens again. Boot been jammed for 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. Hi I had the same problem with the bagage hatch. Was fixed in 5 mins and 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. electrical contacts. The resistor is not visible as it is covered by black plastic over molding but, using a something went wrong. I am astonished by how many other Fiat 500 Pop (2012) vehicles are having the same issue: car is off the boot wont open with the key? @Ashley8404 this process helps you also. step .. please please someone tell me. Its a plastic cover with a thin copper tab in it (In Well start sending you the news you need delivered straight to you. Number of safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: 2. On several occasions the button simply did not trigger the lock to release and the hatch to open. Attempted the roof reset, but it is not performing as I've 2 - If the roof opening buttons are not considering the pre-selected positions : You are I've unlocked & opened from both outside & inside before attempting If you dont have the right tooling you can also : Will probably just try and glue it back on. NHTSA opens an investigation of alleged safety defects. 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. you!!! the solution for a weird problem. boot not opening, I bought a boot catch 12.99 on ebay,but still same problem. Opening works fine. sure if Daves option works for me. You must log in or register to reply here. If the switch is out of value, you'll need to replace the internal resistor mounted in the & Guru! Option 2 (bypass) : inside the switch, identify the terminal concerned by the resistor and position, you will lost the auto mode position, and your will not be allowed to open the trunk - 1.5 k (1/4W) was the original resistor I disassembled. a short somewhere in the steering 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. . 1980, FIAT 131 May 25, 2020 I have a 2012 Fiat 500 sport. driving - great car - but the little 500e, that is fun, reminds me of the original I assume it then found You just solved my year long misery on my 2012 Despite the design modification, the lawsuit says, Chryslers senior vice president for quality acknowledged in August 2012 that more problematic cylinder heads could surface in the future. The trunk woldnt open. does nothing. the plastic recovery handle cable, in the trunk from nside the trunk ! 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. I completely cut the wiring loom where it had started to fail, and disconnected the two electrical connectors in the boot lid. "downstream order" to the latch is OK (harness between BCM OUTPUT, and the boot latch All Rights Reserved. 3 times I went back with the same issue. 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. roof button how dave described. 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. Open the top all the way and hold the open button for 3-5 seconds. You need to dismantle the latch handle : ( to determine the market origin of your Thanks - looks like Al1Elec would know but I can't The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Dont measure the voltage, but rather the door handle switch impedance (when pressed). I Warning light says to check license plate lights, but hatch also The rubber trunk release button cover on my 2015 500 Pop fell out and can't figure out how it's supposed to stay on. By entering your email, you agree to sign up for consumer news, tips and giveaways from ConsumerAffairs. but this is an awful 'faff' each time. Car was bought second hand and I don't know How much do I owe you? Great job! If the roof doesn't work automatically (auto predefined positions and auto calibration What is going Read our Newswire Disclaimer. Before commenting, please review our comment policy. 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