I do hear a strange buzzing sound in the engine somewhere when the key is in the on position, its bit near the fuse box or ECM. They advised me that there is a recall for a upgrade in the data system but that it. Same response. If they are loose or corroded, it acts as a barrier that can keep the starter from getting the voltage it needs to crank the engine. The pump will stop automatically in 3 or 4 seconds. There are many reasons that your 500 may not start. I'm a computer geek, I don't know a damn thing about cars. The brake probably feels stiffer than normal because you have no engine vacuum assisting you. This is what the spark plug looked like when I pulled it out. #1. Do not over heat the starter. OK, you turn the key and it continues to crank. Would have it ride a bit smoother. Jan 13, 2014. thanks foir your thoughts.that is my next attempt.turning the key on and off before attempting to start it..get the fuel up to the engine first. If it's an optima Gell battery I doubt if the alternator on a humble 500 will ever manage to fully change it. Push-starting is ok because the battery isn't providing full current, so the voltage remains high. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 2017 Rosso Abarth Brembos & Recaros, Spiderdome, Weathertechs, 3" Seatbelt extenders and Ameridan's Tweaks. The dealer told me that they have had a number of reports of the same thing and the new cars in their lot they regularly have to take a booster battery to start them. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Anyone here can shed some light on this issue. Join our community to talk about all things Fiat 500 related. Stereo keeps playing after my car is turned off. No crank. Faulty ECM Do check the ECM once the fuel pump is changed. One of the most significant issues that will cause a vehicle to crank but not start are ignition issues. Replace the battery. Without the proper amount of fuel entering the combustion chamber, the 500 will crank but not start. i know more then you asked but it never hurts to remind people that storing a car for more then 2 weeks is hard on it. I will try locking it and see what happens. P0013 is a common camshaft position-related code. It will not start but . Mine did. mine has sat unlocked for a week no problem. All lights turn on dashboard but nothing happens when press the clutch and turn the k. 2012 FIAT 500 Sport. First, is your 500 cranking over at all (the engine spins when you turn the key? Good information. So you would experience that the car won't start even after replacing the fuel pump. Jen answered 3 years ago I'm wondering what it turned out being? It's the tip we are concerned about right now, looks clean and dry from here. Start by taking a look at the battery posts. But I didn't think I had let the clutch out too fast. this has been going on since i purchased the car new in 2012..500 POP standard trans. The brake and wheel are stiffer because the car isn't running. Bad cells. (sitting at the airport for than a month at at time) imagine that!!! Not unusual at the 100k mark if you tend to make lots of trips every week (i.e. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. By waiting a moment with the key in the MAR-ON position before turning it to AVV, you might give the fuel pump enough time to refill the whole fuel system again. 2018 Abarth MT Engine Rebuild #2 in progress, spent an hour with two 10 second cranks back to back - waiting 30 seconds and the repeating - At least 20 times. When the starter isnt functioning, it is impossible to start your car. It may not display this or other websites correctly. According to some googling, apparently this is a common issue - something about a starter solenoid? The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. They tried overnighting the part, but it appears it seems to have gotten lost. You do have some sort of oil leakage issue judging by the oil on the ceramic, and dripping down to the hex part of the plug, where the socket attaches to remove. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I just need to get it started so I can drive it to Fiat dealer to get the flash for the PCM, how old is your battery my 13 sport did same would crank but not start I replaced battery with new one and she fired right up good luck, Did it have a sound of no compression? starter has seen a lot of use). The crankshaft sensor can go bad as well. 2017+ FIAT 124 And Abarth 124 Spider Forum, 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider General Discussion Forum, Won't Start After Long-Term Storage-FIXED, Owner Check-In Area and New Member Introductions, 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider Issues And Problems. Or like in the other post, if you are truly winterizing, leave it short on the initial fill and then prime the brick with the balance in the spring and then start. I'm guessing the no start issue is due to a faulty clutch pedal switch. Where are you located BTW? If you can hear the "click" of the solenoid without the starter turning, then it's quite possible the starter solenoid contacts have eroded down enough that sitting for a week has added just enough corrosion to prevent engaging the starter. Here you can discuss Abarth, turbo & tuning, service, specs, maintenance plus more! Sheep seem nervous whenever I am present, weird, http://www.fiat500owners.com/forum/sion/8587-2012-fiat-500-sport-wont-start.html. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Ran ragged for about 30 seconds and straightened out. I bought the Abarth 500C used and do not have an owner's manual. after a few crankings, the car will start. I have had not had this issue, keep us informed and let us know how it goes. JavaScript is disabled. You are using an out of date browser. Oil usage is all in how you drive it. Wolf, I pulled out about a half quart then added the same amount of fresh oil through the fill cap. You can take your battery to the local parts store or even Walmart and have it tested to see if it still holds a charge. Join our community to talk about all things Fiat 500 related. As I understand the Multi-air 1.4L design, the oil has to be pressurized to move the actuators that move the solenoids that move the intake valves. Older Ferraris are known to go dead after a while (and are owned by Fiat!). I cranked it for an extended time and TaDa it fired up and ran fine. Update: I cranked the Abarth for 15 seconds. You must log in or register to reply here. It just simply will not start the frustrating thing about it, The dealership is not helping me, they barely call me back every time we talk they don't whats going on. They are the worst. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you know it ran when parked, and it sounds like no compression, then that's definitely a drain down. like a switch or gear shift interlock, etc). There are many variables. Hope you get to the bottom of it! The FIAT Abarth has been sitting in my garage without being started for almost 3 months. Maybe the battery will turn the engine, but unless there is enough voltage at full current drain, the car won't start. Or is the starter not engaging (you may hear a clicking sound)? I'd start with the basics. The OBDII codes stored in the computer can really help diagnose the issue. But you could hear the fuel pump come up. 2012 FIAT 500 Sport- Azzurro/Marrone, 5 speed manual. If your 500 has been sitting in the garage for months, the battery will eventually drain out and you won't be able to start the engine. I put in a new battery and it fired right up ,I also think our cars a very sensitive to voltage from battery again let us know how u make out. You don't want to keep cranking as the starter can overheat/burn up. If you do let it sit, you don't have to drain and refill, the fact that it worked is just luck and was probably almost circulated before you drained it. Press the gas pedal all the way to the floor. and forgot to mention my car had been sitting for over a month without starting it up ,also all the warning lights were flashing like crazy. There are many things that can cause this - the clutch/starter interlock, dead or intermittent battery, bad battery connection, etc., etc., etc. They didn't listen and it cost them a loaner for three weeks. Soo instead of cranking forever try cranking for 10-20 seconds, wait 30-60 seconds, repeat. My daughter's 500L battery goes dead if the car sits for something like a week. Replacing it may remedy the issue for a bit but it comes down to poor chassis ground to trans/starter . What does that mean? Join our community to talk about all things Fiat 500 related. NO SOUND ANYWHERE AT ALL. After sitting for awhile my electronic throttle control light comes on. We invite you to join the largest Fiat 124 Spider forum community & owners club! If the battery is in the vehicle and its under 12 volts, its likely bad unless your car has been sitting for a while or something is drawing current. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We've had our 2012 500 since new, 114k miles, never did anything but oil, gas, tires. Great car, fun for my wife to drive. Jump starting, didn't work, for me either. Charge the battery. But we were out of town for a month, and when we came back, it wouldn't start. A battery charger or one of those jump start battery boxes could be helpful too. Been fine now for 4 years now. The good thing is, it's an easy and cheap thing to fix once they identify it; maybe they'll start stocking the part in local warehouses. All fuses have been checked. But I managed to drive it all the way home no problem. OBDII BlueTooth Torque gauges streaming to smart phone. Progress Springs, EC V4 intake and Intercooler, DV+ diverter valve, TR Motorsports FF10 wheels, Pirelli Pzero+ 215/45/17, GWR full Abarth Exhaust, Wilwood BBK, Redline Goods shifter and E-brake boot. Sport mode being on with default startup of the car. So, check the fuel pump fuse and replace it if found blown off. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Do not over heat the starter. The dealer was saying something about something being painted not allowing for a proper ground. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. You lose more the harder its pushed through the AOS, not due to bad rings or burning oil. Quite a few posts on the different BKMs. I'm not planning on winterizing. Staffed M-F 7:30am-5:30pm EST by the Stellantis Social Engagement Team. I told them what the ussue was on day one. Try repeatedly turning the key. Its likely your 500 had a rough idle before. Here are the common issues that can cause your 500 to crank but not start. The next thing to look at when your 500 isnt starting would be the starter itself. You're trying to build up oil pressure to the cylinder head. Easy fix, no big deal. 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. There was a small article in What Car today about a new 500L needing to be started after having a flat battery, twice, so this looks like a chronic problem that Fiat needs to address. They were able to get the car started, but when they turned it off, it would not start again. Would hurt to press the brake try to shift to neutral. The only thing odd about the start was that much more smoke came out of the exhaust than I'm used to seeing, and it stank. They got me for 250$ because my spark plugs were "fouled" allegedly at 30 k miles and wouldn't proceed with fixing my car that didnt fire like this without changing the plugs first and I was out of the country. Now it won't start at all. I let it idle for about 5 seconds to ensure some oil made it to the electro-hydraulic actuators and shut it down. This is something the dealer will tell you never happens. 1. It sure sounds the same, even down to the Fiat dealership not being able to tell what was wrong because all of their electronic diagnostics returned data saying everything was fine. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Yes, first is just letting it turn over a while and circulate, best done with coils unplugged so its not firing. 687 views, 16 likes, 0 loves, 4 comments, 4 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Khanta: Mel K - Andrew Sorchini - Preparing for the Global Pivot Away from. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have all the interior panels off the car inside. To the OP. Can you explain crank cycle, is that not just trying to start normally? Now it won't start at all. A loose connection to the battery can cause it too. Could it be possible the MA Brick lost its prime? This looks like an old thread, but I had this problem after our 500 sat in the sun for 3 months. I tried to start the car every two or three weeks to avoid this but I've just gotten too busy in the last few months. There was juice to the instrument panel and the lights looked strong but I jumped the car anyway with my Tundra. If the battery is dead, it either isnt storing enough voltage or it isnt charging enough. always keep in mind when storing a car for more then 4 weeks add a preservative to the gas make sure the oil is topped up and transmission fluids are all normal change oil on a time interval not on a mileage standard oil actually brakes down when not being used rather quickly. I can smell fuel after a while, So i am now thinking this is a no spark related issue. Just a wild guess, but maybe the fuel system "drains" itself in a month. I have a 2013 Abarth. 2013 Fiat 500 Sport AT, Xpel Ultimate Clear Bra, 3M Crystalline Window Tint, Black top stripes, Black "500" (wide) side stripes. Versatile Solutions Inc., Suite no 10301, 94 Solaris Avenue, Camana Bay, Cayman Islands. Your dealer, is it Alfa/Fiat of Providence, RI, by any chance? Look at the tips of the plug, not the threads. It may not display this or other websites correctly. SEE, I think it's a 15 pin plug and two wires change on the plug fro 95 to. Our car sits in a heated garage. Fiat Cares does not put any mechanics on the phone, of course, because they would not make money that way. It took me leaving it three weeks at their service department after having it towed to them twice to diagnose it correctly. There is 3/4 fuel in the tank. Other forums are pointing to oil pressure because it has been sitting for about 30 days. Here you can discuss Abarth, turbo & tuning, service, specs, maintenance plus more! My car has less than 5K miles on it, so how could it possibly be the plugs? No issue with the electrical part of the pictured plug. You want to do it in intervals. You must log in or register to reply here. BlueTooth music streaming. Staffed M-F 7:30am-5:30pm EST by the Stellantis Social Engagement Team. Fuel Issues If your 500 isn't getting enough fuel, or any fuel at all, it may have a bad fuel filter, bad fuel pump, or bad fuel injectors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Great car, fun for my wife to drive. JavaScript is disabled. There are occasions where this security system will cause the 500 not to start, such as the key fob not working. The manual warns about it. Try tapping on the starter relay while the key is turned to the ignition position. Mark helpful Israel answered 3 years ago s. Cleaned them up, reinstalled everything, drained and refilled the oil. Fiat should have included a warning sticker about this issue - I've heard of a few that have had their engines replaced or sold their cars cheap for "no compression" that really were this issue, but most non-Fiat mechanics have never heard of the problem. There is a port on the brick that you can get to from the oil cap hole to press down to get more oil in that way also. DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ? Yes, having a little extra oil on top from the pour in may have helped with it sucking through that same check valve you have to fill it with. I have been trying to engage the starter for about 4 seconds at a time ..maybe about 4 tries using this techniquethen i resort to push startingif i can find a parking attendant that is willing to help meafter 2 or 3 tries of popping the clutch, it has fired uphowever the power steering is inop until i reboot the power again..i think that is from the cutoff switch yeah, Russ, i was thinking the same thing about if I had tried cranking it a few more times b4 resorting to push starting, that it would have fired up .but i was worried about flooding then it would be a long wait period b4 restarting.or change the flooded plugsi just dont understand the engine peramitters and the design concept even Fiat can't give me an answer that's what is soooooo frustrating i appreciate your time.thanks. That is RIDICULOUS, Cheryl. Check the connections, try jumping it, or swap in a new battery. You can hear the fuel pump running in the back of the car. So I'm having trouble starting the car after it sitting in the garage for a few months. This makes it more challenging for thieves to steal them. Rick- Car in heated garage unlocked?? I had it happen once, the solution is to replace the bolts. It is about 7oz but not a huge deal with how this engine uses oil in general. I replaced the battery, and checked all the fuses. My problem seems to have some of the elements of all of these "won't start" issues. If your 500 isnt getting enough fuel, or any fuel at all, it may have a bad fuel filter or a bad fuel pump. 2011,the beginning of 2012 models. 3. We've had our 2012 500 since new, 114k miles, never did anything but oil, gas, tires. It Explains your issue in your 500s owners manual. The internet's #1 online community and oracle for all things FIAT since 2002 - if we don't have the answer, no-one does! Great info jbbdc!. There is a procedure to get oil back up into the MA brick after long storage. If your 500 won't start, be happy if you see the check engine light. Do you have any "add on" accessories like a remote start or anything like that? No start. The dealer told me that they have had a number of reports of the same thing and the new cars in their lot they regularly have to take a booster battery to start them. Oct 4, 2017. I was one of the unlucky that couldn't get their car to start and had to have it towed to dealership. The car does remain unlocked. Your 500 needs 12+ volts to start its engine. . OTOH, if you don't hear anything from the starter at all (no "click"), then it's an electrical problem other than the starter itself (i.e. Submitted: 7 days ago. 2020 Abarth, Manual Transmission, Bose/Navigation, Veleno, Convenience, Record Monza. Broken back is a miserably long and painful recovery process. Here's the thread I had (in the engine and technical forum) on the issue. It has a picture guide for all the fuses and relays. You must log in or register to reply here. Make sure you have strong battery. 97 it's a, I have a 2007 h3 hummer base model. I finally found out why my 2012 fiat 500 sport with 48000 miles on it wouldn't start sometimes and sometimes it would fiat dealer didn't have a clue. 2. Thank you!!!! pull the relay that is a safety to prevent start if the clutch is not in and jump it. My worst case plan is that if they're going to tear the engine apart, might as well get a swap of some sort. A split second it sounds like its going to catch and then it just whines like free spinning. I may sell my Toy Car? Sometimes faulty ECM may be the reason for the non-functional fuel pump. In normal use, the acid forms a soluble sulphate but when it's parked an insoluble sulphate forms which clogs the battery cells. By adding oil to the variable valve actuator assembly, or. There will usually be OBDII codes associated with timing-related problems, but not always. I have a 2012 Fiat 500c and the headlights don't turn off with the engine off or on, with light control off also. I'm running out of ideas. All I can attest to is that it wouldn't start no matter how many time I tried until I put oil in through the top. Your cars engine needs air, fuel, and a spark to run. 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth A/T. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I haven't tried to start it again today. Our car sits in a heated garage. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It can take surprisingly long to start up. Alternatively, you can test the battery yourself with a voltage meter. There are a lot of issues that can cause your 500 not to start. If one of them has gone bad, it can cause the air-fuel mixture to be off enough to cause the car not to start. The oil pressure issue only relates to engines with the Multi-Air intake valve units - those are mostly the Twinair 2 cylinder engines and the 4 cylinder engines used in the Abarth-series. Fouled would be black, sooty and moist. I just sold my full-suspension Mountain Bike because the Surgeon said my Mountain-Bike days are over. Maybe one of us could help. Fiat 500 won't start - causes and how to fix it; Fiat 500 bad mass air flow sensor (MAF . Dash lights, D light shows, fuel pump comes up, no crank. You could always swap springs/shocks from someone with a Pop. Just pouring oil in won't put any oil directly into the brick. Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Plus tires, STS rear sway bar, Euro+Drive NA 500 Tune, BMC reusable air filter and Spare Tyre with cover. Heres a great diagnostic chart that can walk you through diagnosing why a vehicle wont start. Warm oil would certainly flow better. Check out our discussions on the Fiat 500, Abarth, 595, engine specs, MPGs and more! Do you remember the repair cost of the engine work? If your Fiat 500 doesnt start, youve found the right article. if fiat dealer admits its a problem then i despair because this could be a major problem if it gets out. A bad starter can make a clicking noise, no noise, or it can grind. Sport mode being on with default startup of the car. I was always tempted to use the passenger doors for general in + outery. I would say after 3 years of being left for a month at a time the battery is toast now anyway. It really can get that one last start out of it. I read through some of them trying to find an answer or fix since mine wouldn't start as well. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. A lot of early 500's had bad batteries. Join our community to talk about all things Fiat 500 related. I consulted the dealer and they said that If they are not started for an extended period of time the oil for the cams drains down. Yes I am in the US. The intake valves are actuated by oil pressure in the multi-actuator in that head.. Has been sitting in a pretty hot garage for. If there appears to be green or white on them or the terminals, cleaning them may be what your 500 needs to get back on the road. How many miles does it do when you do use it, are they long journeys or lots of short ones? We bought one that works. If it is a personal concern, you can suck it out of the pan and re use. When these sensors go bad, it can be impossible for your 500 to start. If the spark plugs are firing at the wrong time, or something has happened to cause the camshaft to no longer be in sync with the crankshaft, your 500 wont start. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Perform a compression test and, if good, check if the plugs are sparking. Fiat 500 wont start new batt, alt,starter 6 Answers. I started UFI for the first time in six months yesterday, it took about 30 seconds of cranking (not all in one go), and eventually fired with a big plume of smoke. I put key in the ignition and turn to start, I can hear the fuel pump and for a very split 1/2 second it sounds like it may turn over, but then goes into a whining no compression/no spark sound. However, bad alternator, clogged fuel filter, broken starter, blown fuse, empty gas tank, immobilizer error, or any fault in the electrical system can also cause your vehicle not to start. Only crank the starter 15 seconds at a time. I truly need some advise. Show More. I have cranked it over about 100 times and just free spinning. Check out our discussions on the Fiat 500, Abarth, 595, engine specs, MPGs and more! All - Answered by a verified Auto Mechanic. . Glad to hear they are taking care of you and the issue. They always deny that it could be the obvious problem. JavaScript is disabled. This engine uses oil for lots of things and some of those things lose a little in the process. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 2017+ FIAT 124 And Abarth 124 Spider Forum, 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider General Discussion Forum, https://www.caranddriver.com/features/fiats-multiair-valve-lift-system-explained, Owner Check-In Area and New Member Introductions, 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider Issues And Problems. You need to use a conditioning charger such as an Optimate. 1. At one point, they didn't call me back for over a month, and I was calling them every single day. I'd invest in a good (ie expensive) heavy duty\deep cycling battery that can take the treatment and make sure it gets fully charged when the car is in use. I have read on here about a "ground strap" for the starter motor coming loose but I don't know where that is located. I'll have to give it another try soon. Glad to hear they identified the problem, sounds like indeed it's the same as mine - I wonder if we'll see a spate of this problem on just-over-one-year-old US Fiats. Actually looks pretty good. I know there have been some posts made about no-start problems after Spiders have sat for a period of time. Immediately restarted it again and all was good. It may take longer than 3 or 4. I simply charged the battery (left it on an intelligent charger overnight) and it fired up the next day. BATTERY IS GOOD SINCE RADIO AND LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY. Can't start. or sometimes after 20 or so tentatives. Same here, Fiat 500, 15 months old, 8600 miles. FF49A8F5-F8F2-413E-8B30-852AE399DB29.jpeg, D1432E99-EA2E-461E-9176-AA29ABAA1D75.jpeg. The car sat for two weeks and although it started on the first crank, it did idle super rough. The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your Fiat 500 are dead 12v battery, corrosion on battery terminals, and dead key fob battery. 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