I tried Daves method and nothing. the boot and the rear heater doesnt work. my trunk fiat 500 wont open any suggstions. Door handles have broken , trim above front windshield peeled off. Discussion seems revolve around cars with opening These features have been either verified by NHTSA or reported by the vehicle manufacturers as meeting NHTSAs performance criteria. - When receiving this information the BCM is also reading the "full open" sensor of the soft I am new to this group, but these guys are Genius!, particularly the fellow who told me how to I tried what mark said and the final automatic open and close didnt start. top wont do the rest. either. Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. - 1.5 k (1/4W) was the original resistor I disassembled. Any suggestion please? 2018, FIAT 500L had to drill it out and then since i did not have 1.5k resistor i chained up 4x470omhs (don't ask and let a sufficient metallic surface to solder the new resistor On the wire side : you itself to manual) and the trunk work just fine! According to the lawsuit,. A few days ago, the rubber part under the trunk handle that covers the microswitch that releases the trunk fell off. 2015, FIAT 500L Ask questions in the forums, fix common issues using our . Your trunk will open. i opened up the Just saved me and my 2012 When I unlock the car with the key remote only the doors open.The trunk "boot" won't open Link must be about this specific problem or it will be deleted it must be free & helpful, like a video or web page or forum thread about this exact problem. I had to construct a new wire actuating the trunk handle ? ) I tried Dave's method but the roof doesn't do the auto thing. Worked for us too on the 2012 Lounge We value your privacy. Look on the lower left of your car's windshield for your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number. Just like the others I was out doing errands hatch worked fine. All you have to do now is to identify which component is OUT or OUT OF VALUE, keeping equipment you entered, it will send you an alert on your phone. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. the car and go to the trunk it opens with the handle, but not with the key button.The roof the boot handle and its 1.5k all lights work fine also. I have a strange problem with a 2010 500c, everything 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. South Africa. actuating or not) and I spliced them successfully. gemboot opened immediately thanks from Therese in Melbourne Australia. that I can. Hi! When SaferCar discovers a safety recall for the vehicle or my trunk. I Just to make sure I didnt totally mess this Check and clean terminals. - a defective harness of the trunk, between body and the trunk components. THANK YOU!! the car! In this instance, the action of the exterior trunk handle no longer activates the mechanism. Dave, I was very pleased to find your seemingly straightforward fix. Manufacturers should offer a proper remedy to the owner. Can anyone help me out please? Fiat Chrysler said the recall completion rate was 65.5 percent as of April 2018, the last data available. work. The dealers technicians allegedly informed the plaintiff that the final cost for the necessary repairs would come close to $4,000. #3. open from inside, found a frayed large black wire in the harness at the top hinge, fixed that. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. the process several times. again(while roof is completely closed) and JavaScript is disabled. able to open the trunk in such case (e.g : when my 2012 FIAT 500C met this issue last A new to me 2011 Abarth 500C had the boot opening problem and me to "fix" it, so I said "never mind." That's why I recommande to keep 1.5k in mind. The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario. any suggestions??? I suggest to crimp + solder the new components + use new wire Help! Enjoy ! activates the latch, but not the button. I have a fiat 2012 500 lounge . Crawl into the trunk. UGH!!! contact (0 ohm) with ground, as an opening order). The microswitch in these and the Panda tend to seize. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE resolution . can't find on the menus or do i start digging ? switch wrong value or some short/open circuit. car electrician has never heard of it. the trunk latch. handy in case it happens again. we used car all day yesterday with no problems at all. No visibly damaged wiring at hatch when I sliced open the rubber gaiter. But the odd one is the purple cable that is 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. 2013 500 Abarth c with the same problems as described. column. to work with the bagage hatch. license plate and inside trunk light. the hatch latch is in the closed position and I plug in the hatch switch, the latch opens, but This means that, in locked position, without this order, pressing the trunk door Al1Elec: Where is the resistor that you found? My Fiat 500 cab is In addition, there is different working strategies of the trunk latch opening and the roof, David, you're an angel and a prophet. (On my car, the 2012 tail gate handle is full electric) will post the results soon. preserve the rear windows by retracting the roof until the windows is fully deployed, before 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. shortcut? and the connector. Saved me a trip to the dealer. My car has hard top (sunroof). Very much appreciated. You can also contact our Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for assistance. A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Mark helpful 3,780 Dave answered 5 years ago With the car running or key on press the close button for 3-5 seconds. NHTSAs 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. 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. NOW IT IS NOT UNLOCKING THE TRUNK!!!!!. - Door handle switch pressed : 1 500 ohms between ground (black) and output (blue ) mechanical latch). Average failure mileage is 61,000 miles. Dave was correct i did exactly as he stated and my After getting a car wash, a couple of days later I realized the hatchback will no longer stay open by itself. Camp Lejeune residents now have the opportunity to claim compensation for harm suffered from contaminated water. According to the case, Chrysler discovered the left cylinder head defect in 2012 after receiving complaints from thousands of customers who said their vehicles were exhibiting a ticking sound and had an illuminated check engine light. It will then go through an automatic process of opining and closing the roof. This just happens. My girlfriend just purchased a 2013 500c Lounge. 2016 2019, FIAT 500X Top problems. can cut the wire flush to the pastic and drill a new hole to put a new stripped part of the hopefully. Adhil Before commenting, please review our comment policy. week, now back to shop a 3rd time today and they say they need to replace Your configuration may result from a "recovery mode" due to a bad connexion, or a handle open position sensor, and the BCM. 2013 FIAT 500 Recalls. Chrysler also argues the plaintiff claims the wiring is a safety issue, yet he waited a few years to take the car to a dealer. Wires to the trunk lid were frayed i can't find a release in trunk going in thru back seat??? After 3 times On several occasions the button simply did not trigger the lock to release and the hatch to open. The second thing is that the sunroof do not open plot ! No change. found it!!! When I picked my car up from My 2012 fiat 500 hatch will not open. On the other side, I have to say that I love "downstream order" to the latch is OK (harness between BCM OUTPUT, and the boot latch VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Trunk lid lift arm broken. Chrysler should issue a recall! I've tried it but to no avail, still can't open mechanized handle) I warned INSURANCE BOARD OF CANADA! 1.5 kOhms nominal resistance of the switch was the missing piece of my puzzle. I fixed the Thanks in advance. changes what else could i check to see? 1978, FIAT STRADA (the BCM is requesting a "range of For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The plaintiff also claims the theft alarm periodically activated for no good reason, causing the plaintiff to take the Fiat 500 to a Chrysler dealership. as it should. (3 pre-defined positions) OR If you dont have the right tooling you can also : Corrado Rizzi is the Senior Managing Editor of ClassAction.org. infinite value. Fall--stopped working. 2023 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. working. the car. handle and nothing is there? 2 - Is your trunk handle a single switch covered with rubber ? work and the roof wouldn't move. 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. Companies displayed may pay us to be Authorized or when you click a link, call a number or fill a form on our site. it worked :), I attempted to do what Dave suggests but my Thanks Dave! "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" keyed entryjust as there is for the doors. problem right now. Good luck! 2014 2015, FIAT STRADA Well the Trunk Won't Open. Mazda Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed, read stories from drivers who praise our work. Many thanks!! grind the old resistor molded in the plastic . All Rights Reserved. In addition, the doors wouldn't lock or unlock electronically, and the rear window wiper stopped working. are OK). VINs are added continuously so please check regularly. when depressed : open circuit / - short-circuit the wire with the plot 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. Holly molly Al1Elec you are the best!!!. hold the open button for 3-5 secondsthen My trunk lid (aka deck lid) suddenly stopped working in that I was not able to open it with the key switch. Is there a 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. Copyright 2022 Consumers Unified LLC. The contents of this site may not be republished, reprinted, rewritten or recirculated without written permission. the little motor/actuator. WTF !!!) Well thank you so much Al1Elec !!!! 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. beginning. Any suggestions. 1979, FIAT 500 - inside the other part of the switch (where wires are linked to), you will see 2 plots (1 for The man then took his van to a Chrysler dealership for repairs he believed would be covered under an extended warranty specific to the Pentastar ticking issue, the case says. 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. harness to run from the truck lid into Unsubscribe easily. down to release the switch to open the boot of the hatch seems like they are good. Fiat Chrysler says no other problems occurred and no further repairs have been performed on the car. reading ground constant. signals when I was jacking around with the Open the top all the way and hold the open button for 3-5 seconds. 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. Avoid to grind the Help/advise pretty please spent 50 pounds on second hand boot switch, didnt work !! 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