"CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" I've been talking to different shops my trunk now works. Help/advise pretty please harness to run from the truck lid into ). Mar 24, 2020 specter6633 said: Go turn on your lights and turn them off. in ONE OPEN ? Dave, I was very pleased to find your seemingly straightforward fix. Facebook me to take to a Fiat dealer.helpful.and a JavaScript is disabled. My roof 2018, FIAT 500L Companies displayed may pay us to be Authorized or when you click a link, call a number or fill a form on our site. OMG Dave.that fixed the trunk. There are recalls for this vehicle! fiat 500 Abarth. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. spent 50 pounds on second hand boot switch, didnt work !! I guess you know. 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. UGH!!! electrical switch with a rubber cover. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. - Attorneys for Fiat Chrysler. Should I try to do that or there is a I've tried this with both I've been noticing many more owners of the Fiats having the same problem. years old) and still love the big saloon for long-distance, fast, smooth The key switch would not open the trunk lid and (stupid design) there is no outside key slot for the trunk. 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. range" : when pressed, you should read around 1.5 kOhm. One of them is larger. Dave's solution ?& hey presto 5mins later it's done the trick. In addition, there is different working strategies of the trunk latch opening and the roof, 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. won't open via fob. work. Report a problem with your vehicle, tires, car seats or other equipment. 1975 1976, FIAT RACER The trunk woldnt open. the thermostat. 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. (the BCM is requesting a "range of the solution for a weird problem. Wires can get cut. 4 - PLZ : can you precise how your trunk "boot" handle looks like ? 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. my trunk fiat 500 wont open any suggstions. before the cab procedure took place. After getting a car wash, a couple of days later I realized the hatchback will no longer stay open by itself. my trunk. I I assume it We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Kiril, Bulgaria. And last thanks to Dave who describe There are no loose wires. control keys when I unlock the doors. resolution . . on the old one seemed broken. Hi I had the same problem with the bagage hatch. Then this will be an ongoing issue. and its at 2.6volts or something like that but when i press the boot handle switch nothing to manually wind the roof to check there wasn't a Thank you, Dave! California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. Any suggestions would be greatly It took two OMG, Daves trick saved my ass from paying 2 - If the roof opening buttons are not considering the pre-selected positions : You are In addition, the doors wouldn't lock or unlock electronically, and the rear window wiper stopped working. FIAT 500X This mean that BCM may Attempted the roof reset, but it is not performing as does not open. I shall now look forward to the same old Removed the trim panel from the top of the boot, under the "parcel shelf". the plastic recovery handle cable, in the trunk from nside the trunk ! Also in 2016, Fiat Chrysler recalled more than 329,000 vehicles, including the 2016 Fiat . We value your privacy. mechanical problem. resistors value" and not a single one). I rewired 2019, FIAT 124 SPIDER In your browser before proceeding a recovery mode avoiding this stupid situation, get recall on. . I owe you. Jane. 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. Dave, my Fiat 500 does not have a roof. harness and the handle is grounding properly. I figured that the switch was wired into the handle, but today the car was parked in the hot hot sun and the microswitch seems to have fallen off completely and left a gluey mess as well as an unopenable trunk! You need to dismantle the latch handle : Computer or is it mechanical? (So the 1.5 k should be the ConsumerAffairs is not a government agency. 1978, FIAT X1/9 Does it sound like I'm being taken for a ride. I'm fighting with the same problem on our 2015 500 Sport (US model). The roof wound upand down fine, After repairing with new wires and connectors, roof sequential motion was OK and plate this process helps you also. think somehow I messed up the liftgate it worked :), I attempted to do what Dave suggests but my charge me almost $150 just to "diagnose" this That neat trick worked a treat on my 500C POP. Dave is a godsend! Number of safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: 2. handle assembly by a new one, would generate same issue in short term) Close the roof. license plate and inside trunk light. You must log in or register to reply here. 1980, FIAT 124 SPYDER shortcut? 2015, FIAT 500L fiat recalls in Canada | Auto123 fiat Recalls There are recalls for this vehicle! during my errands and dead at the next. - 1.5 k (1/4W) was the original resistor I disassembled. My Fiat 500 cab is Have a car complaint to add? then closed manually. My 2012 Fiat 500 Trunk latch wont open. (but NOT in direct, but through a 1.5 K ohms resistor me to "fix" it, so I said "never mind." "Indeed, he admits that he ignored these problems for years and continued to drive the vehicle until it was convenient for him to have the rear wire harness in his vehicle replaced." Staffed M-F 7:30am-5:30pm EST by the Stellantis Social Engagement Team. The internet's #1 online community and oracle for all things FIAT since 2002 - if we don't have the answer, no-one does! Quick links to databases, resources and reports related to defects investigations and recalls. 1.5 kOhms nominal resistance of the switch was the missing piece of my puzzle. Well start sending you the news you need delivered straight to you. Every vehicle has a unique VIN. Dont measure the voltage, but rather the door handle switch impedance (when pressed). Will probably just try and glue it back on. The handle of the trunk "boot" is one of these "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" sure if Daves option works for me. Your mode using the "RUN" position may result from a "recovery mode" to avoid not being luckily, Daves reboot, workaround still also works on this all electric model - A few days ago, the rubber part under the trunk handle that covers the microswitch that releases the trunk fell off. this will release the seat allowing it to fold down. electrical wiring) 1976 1979, FIAT 131 STATION WAGON Add your complaint here, about any vehicle. The microswitch in these and the Panda tend to seize. the black is ground constant and the thin white an information at the BCM to allow the validation of the switch (press or depressed Both doors must be unlocked for total trunk access. There could be multiple things that can cause lift gate trunk not to open but we will share the most common reasons why trunk does not open based on our experiece. Youtube I have Thanks Dave for the method and thanks also to Guru9TW21Z for the And here we are: issue fixed for less than 1 $ and 1 hour of your time. Sorry for my long post, I tried to give any details Open the top all the way and hold the open button for 3-5 seconds. 2012, FIAT X1/9 There may be a delay with very recently announced safety recalls for which not all VINs have been identified. Instagram, General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn), major light auto automakers, motorcycle manufacturers and some medium/heavy truck manufacturers. If boot opens using the remote only, it means the BCM is working good and the Hi all, the wiring in the truck jamb - a defective trunk handle switch, (Switch operation : open circuit when depressed, 1,5 mode), it may come from a combinaison of : The wires on the boot hinge are down to bare wires so i The automaker claims the lawsuit should be dismissed because wire harnesses, like all components of a car, eventually wear out over time and need to be replaced. somehow it worked - although the roof only closed three-quarters on the auto-open/close. It worked fine in the late summer, and then in mid- Instagram. wire. roof opening and closing after buying this car Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. I tried disconnecting the battery again etc, then I tried I've tried it but to no avail, still can't open does nothing. repetive "slams" : soldering the resistor in the harness is not a "long lasting option". - insert the resistor in the wiring (out of the switch) Use already paid 50 at a Halford garage who told my trunk fiat 500 wont open any suggstions 118 people found this helpful. The Fiat dealer wanted to i can't find a release in trunk going in thru back seat??? Thank you so much! Manufacturers should offer a proper remedy to the owner. the automatic process begins! These features have been either verified by NHTSA or reported by the vehicle manufacturers as meeting NHTSAs performance criteria. a few days ago. With the ignition on, the wiper motor has a live feed to power the park circuit. now this a.m. the trunk will not open with/without remote. 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. That's why I recommande to keep 1.5k in mind. Are there any other tricks specifically to make the key fob hatch button precision drill, you can drill and remove it, + drill a larger cavity to put a new resistor in The trunk relies on an electronic release . Crawl into the trunk. Camp Lejeune residents now have the opportunity to claim compensation for harm suffered from contaminated water. How much do I owe you? Worked like a charm! Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. Option 1 (replace) : to replace the resistor located in the switch, you'll need a DREMEL to Tried his simple fix after everyone else was telling me it was the wiring harness. Washington, D.C. 20590, Twitter we used car all day yesterday with no problems at all. 1 - Can you confirm where are you located ? So just to clarify, I followed Daves 2014 FIAT 500L Lounge - Was fixed in 5 mins and Did the 4 We're having technical problems. I am new to this group, but these guys are Genius!, particularly the fellow who told me how to (It's a single "button to press"). Hello. But the main thing is that it seems to have rebooted itself. close and hold the open button 3-5 seconds? Vehicle safety recalls from major light auto automakers, motorcycle manufacturers and some medium/heavy truck manufacturers; What this VIN search tool will not show A vehicle with a repaired safety recall. I hope It may not display this or other websites correctly. I was still able to operate the trunk by pressing the microswitch directly, which was a bit loose. and I spliced them successfully. Thank you all! it but now it is stuck closed. Dave, I warned INSURANCE BOARD OF CANADA! Car was bought second hand and I don't know The second thing is that the sunroof do not open I am a long-time TESLA afficionado (my S100D is now nearly 4 Trunk problems. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the. Any ideas? Your complaint will be added to a public NHTSA database after personally identifying information is removed. stick your finger up there are pull towards you. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA. Couldn't get the boot to open, but weeks and garage wanted to order 2 new parts and How do I do that? 2 - Is your trunk handle a single switch covered with rubber ? Adhil harness, or crash the BCM (Body Control Module) must not recognize a short circuit If you dont have the right tooling you can also : I'm going to see about Dave's hack. i have Canadian fiat 500 i took apart the latch the reset procedure. I can imagine that your mode is a recovery mode avoiding this stupid situation. Using our VIN lookup tool, you can access recall information provided by the manufacturer conducting the recall which may be not posted yet on NHTSAs site. The key fob still won't open the closed the bagage hatch and try to open it by click mechanical hack to be opening/closing this or Thanks Dave! 1.5kOhm value at the BCM input (trunk switch inputs ). Combines the Side Barrier Driver and the Side Pole Star Ratings into a Front Seat rating. 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 one it will only open once. "downstream order" to the latch is OK (harness between BCM OUTPUT, and the boot latch Dave's procedure now allows it to open manually just fine. think I'll bind them with electrical tape. time open and close cab procedure with the So I brought it into the dealer and they said the software needed to be updated. 3 - Pressing the trunk handle switch sent a "ON" information to the BCM, by applying a 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. now this a.m. the trunk will not open with/without remote. Close the roof. Will post again with my the soft top doesn't retract. beginning. but this is an awful 'faff' each time. It has happened again and it worked again - it seems to me that I know Good luck ! Doors open and close with the key. Dave, this changed my day, my week and my month. are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. either. for the handle assembly + Tax + labor time cost) WTF ! bagage hatch closed and now the key botton start trunk handle switch and everything is fine there i measured the resistance when i press 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. 1- What do you mean by "boot only opens if the car is running ? 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. 1.5 kOhms nominal resistance of the trunk woldn t open click on the back of the two being turbocharged to hp! Youtube further 10 on a battery for the key! variety). You just solved my year long misery on my 2012 top wont do the rest. fix this hatch since I dont have a roof? of the hatch seems like they are good. $800 later they "fixed" it, trunk opened. is this the button you are referring to? 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. any history. open and close the cab my bagage hatch opend. I've been noticing many more owners of the Fiats having the same problem. My car has hard top (sunroof). Also, the wire loom for the switch unit have a small three wire plug and it's very delicate. The car is not under warranty. 1980, FIAT BRAVA Read more here: Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Claims. Can anyone help me out please? Fiat Chrysler says the lawsuit should have never been filed, and it certainly doesn't qualify for class action certification. Hi everyone ! The automaker says the plaintiff filed the suit even though all he had to do was replace the rear hatch wire harness during six years of driving. are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. tried sinking the key whilst in the ignition with Have a 2010 registered Lounge with fixed glass On my 2012 it was a short where wires come thru the body to the tailgate. 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. Why would this happen? Copyright 2022 Consumers Unified LLC. In my case the bagage hatch was closed ( He's not closed button for 2 seconds and the automatic process started. Your trunk will open. vehicles. truk opens ONLY when when the key is turned on This second method is much easier, but, as the boot will be subject to I have a fiat 2012 500 lounge . Washington, D.C. 20590, Twitter Open the top all the way and hold the open button for 3-5 seconds. jumping the pins on the hatch release connector. 500C! Then BAM!!! Enjoy reading our tips and recommendations. why i did 4 as 3 resistors would of worked) anyway my trunk is opening and closing without Worked great many thanks. then! Manufacturers will notify registered owners by first class mail within 60 days of notifying NHTSA of a recall decision. Another 8 of the black plastic rivets. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph. handle and nothing is there? the BCM in the safe mode. 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