Common Faults on a Fiat 500. 500 Abarth, Abarth 595 or a standard Fiat, the faults are the same.

Thinking of buying a Fiat 500 or an Abarth 595? Want to know what the most common faults are? This video will go through in plain English what the faults are, how to check them and if you're in the market for a 500, give you a bit of bargaining power if you find these faults on your prospective purchase.
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[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

Somebody who actually tells you what to look for when buying used! THANK YOU!!!

[@Benl6672]

Just brilliant. Exactly what I needed as a new buyer. Extremely knowledgable commentary, useful images. Gold dust information. Thank you.

[@edwardmurdoch1062]

We never stop learning when we watch your videos.

[@spjones463]

It’s funny how much these issues are almost exactly the same as the list for my old mk1 Saab 9-3 and very useful as I have just got the wife a 500 😊

[@TheSnatchbuckler]

Not faults, features! Seriously, thanks for this video, even though it's a few years old. Just bought a '13 Abarth, and this inspires some preventative maintenance.

[@richardmounfield7822]

Great video. Gives anybody thinking of buying one a heads up on some of the more common faults too look out for. I have seen the corroded nuts on top of the struts on quite a few modern cars. Makes a relatively easy job into a real pain in the --se. Wasnt aware of the top covers thats a good idea thanks for sharing. Rich

[@Rowtheboat99]

Great informative video. Just been to look at a 10 year old Twin Air Plus model. Some of the common issues have been done (front shocks replaced and nuts now covered in grease rather than caps, and rear hatch wiring been repaired). A smashing little runaround car so bought it on the spot thanks to your info 👍

[@damianmcnamara1]

Thank you for sharing your impressive knowledge on the 500

[@lawts78]

Wife has just got a Fiat 500. This is a brilliant video. Many thanks for creating it.

[@briankeithnull194]

I'm looking to purchase a 1015, 500 that's called a 1956 Edition. I'm really very glad I saw this video about the car before I made the purchase. Great video and very educational! I appreciate it very much! So hopefully my purchase will go well. I just love these little cars! Zoom zoom zoom!

[@andreawoodman4712]

Just looked at 64 Fiat 500s, fell in love with it, your tips will be very helpful when going back to look again, thank you so much 😊

[@Love500]

Great stuff. The S is the nicest I think. I’m getting a damaged one tomorrow.

[@gregstory7014]

Great video. Looking to buy a 500 for my wife so this is really useful

[@coxy-pt7hq]

Very informative video thanks going looking at 2009 500 tomorrow , thanks for the heads up

[@focusedman5759]

Subscribed! Just bought a 62 plate Street edition for my daughter. Very detailed explanation of the common issues. Will be checking all the things you mentioned👍

[@davidwescott2632]

Due it's second cambelt change if it has one. Not deisel or twin air

[@robfreeman6162]

This video got me hooked, a chap who is honest and tells you what you need to know, many thanks, since this video I’ve just started watching as many videos of LOVE500 as I can!

[@Love500]

Thank you for that comment, much appreciated and makes it all worthwhile.

[@sikingkar4179]

fanastic detailing , keepup the goodwork

[@ColinVonDohren]

Awesome Vid, helped me fix the back of my fiat 500c truck wouldn't open and rear license plate was off, took off electrical black cover on left in canada, and showed a wire split i added some copper jumper and voila good as new, also the key fob wouldn't work to open trunk :) thanks again

[@cloonz25]

ive just subscribed.your spot on with the faults,i just bought my first 500 this year .a 2009 1.2 sport,i hope its got the red engine thats reliable like you said in vid.learnt so much just watching this first vid,glad to have found you.keith from cambridge.

[@Love500]

Thanks Keith and welcome to the channel.

[@michaelnedsmar9106]

I bought a twin air 2018 an i found this video really helpful for future reference. Defo worth a sub

[@giovanni_tosi]

Just bought mine today, wish I had seen your videos first 😅 Amazing infos 🙏🏻

[@crazymohawk86]

Same here engine light within ba week

[@richardjones3112]

Sell it and buy a Toyota.👍

[@matthewmayell1573]

Great advise ! - I checked the wifes '65' reg car (23k miles) and the drain rubbers were blocked with rubbish.! Already lubricated the door handles to stop them seizing hopefully. 👍👍

[@jonboy6750]

Thanks for your video .. I have just brought one . I will look at these points .. much appreciated

[@kolbpilot]

I bought my '12, USA FIAT 500 from a used car dealer in 2020. It had 124,300 miles on the Multiair engine. Manual transmission. One right away issue was the hatch wiring. I fixed all the chafed & broken wires best I could & left it alone. I don't use any of (turn them on) the items the wires supply electricity to (wiper or window def.). I put on a universal license plate light & all is well there. My front shocks are exposed as in this video but rust free. I'll give 'em more scrutiny after this video, put some grease on 'em. My brake/clutch cylinders haven't given me any problems & doesn't leak. The pass. side door handle is tight as can be, very little play in it. The driver's side has a little more play in it but is not broken at all. My instrument panel will flash on & off a little bit here & there (I've read that each year has different problems) upon start up (more with cold weather) but works normally after that. I'm in my 4th year of owning the 500, nothing has really gone wrong, & I'm replacing all the wear & tear items as I roll along.

[@geraldholmes3640]

thanks, bought a 2013 fiat 500 that had hill start, stuck in 2nd gear, (automatic), red hood light, see dealer to check engine, among many faults. After clearing faults, they came back. I pulled all plugs under battery, ECU, and others, cleaned all grounds I could find. The car seems to be fixed after 6 months of guessing, thanks again.

[@juanfebresc]

The fact that you mention the hatch wiring is common should explain why my trunk lock won't open after 4 year use. Thanks again!!!

[@Love500]

More than likely the cause.

[@RiskiestGeeMan]

Really really appreciate you for this video and your passion for these vehicles I'm super new to the scene and about to purchase one of these cars. this information is vital for anyone searching the second hand market for a 500 thank you.

[@Love500]

My pleasure, glad it helped. Hope it helps you to save some money.

[@andywest1892]

Great video - excellent! The clutch pipe connector sits on the chassis rail next to the nearside front strut. Its position is so exposed the brass push-fit becomes impacted with crud/salt and they can split! Replaced the master and slave together last year (10 plate). Passenger door handle done, and rear tailgate wiring harness had to be fettled too. Rear taligate release handle suffers from water ingress and the whole chrome strip incorporating the numbef plate lights needs to be changed. Rear axle spring cups are corroding but not an MoT failure.....YET. Keep up the great work on the videos.

[@davidwescott2632]

Due second cambelt change. Not deisel or twin air.

[@ianrodger8927]

Excellent video Paul, much appreciated

[@billcran5009]

Thank God I found you! I am an aging 61 year old American. Your channel tells me everything this 1 car family man needs to D.i.y. Thanx!

[@Love500]

My pleasure and hello across the pond.

[@prins_af_danmark]

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!

[@andrewbaird509]

Thank you Paul for another interesting vlog, love your channel 👍

[@medobradai4098]

Great video, thanks for making these!

[@huski8124]

Great video as I'm goings to look at a 595 tomorrow

[@ianfaulds8799]

Just found this video, as I'm gonna buy my daughters first car. Thanks for the information.

[@Mark_Point]

👍👍 Thanks, I gotta fix one of those damn wiring looms... Partners car has the odd electrics on the boot... Will be checking the rest of these bits as I seem to be default repair person! Thanks for great video.

[@jamesharvey838]

I bought an Abarth with 37000 miles for $5000. Not a problem ever. Now has 79k miles and 3 years later. Much better than the two 128's I owned years ago.

[@christinamurray2912]

Most of those serious faults .... I’ve had to fix myself.. including the coil pack! And all in under a year of owning the car !! It’s no wonder my knowledge has expanded... I had no choice 😂 I got seriously fleased with my car .. if only this video had existed then! I’m pretty sure this will help many many potential 500 owners to swerve the lemons!

[@thedannyboy64]

Good content, very informative 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DigiKiller]

Going to look at a 2010 Abarth tomorrow, video was really helpful, you gained a new subscriber too!

[@Love500]

Good luck, hope it’s a good un. Take a good look at the bottom chassis rail extensions too as they rot as well as the rear beam.

[@DigiKiller]

@@Love500 Thanks for the tip!

[@stephenstone2606]

a very good video that will help a lot of new buyers

[@MrMarkeboy1234]

Some great information cheers.

[@gwizz9175]

Helpful video, my wife is planning on buying a 500, good to know a few issues to check before buying 👍

[@Love500]

Might save you a few quid too. Good luck

[@alimirab4832]

love all the info i just learned 💥💥💯💯👌Thank you

[@carlospardo2091]

Thanks for all your help all about 500. My wife wants one which we getting today.

[@leecampbell3162]

Really helpful video thanks 🙏

[@tomvansoelen6557]

Great vid. I have a 2015 convertible. Great car and very easy to work on. I live in the desert so many of the issues for corosion , struts, door handles breaking, airbag ecm, are non issues for me. Love it.

[@colinrenfrew48]

So, many of these issues are due to poor design and quality engineering. Explains a lot. Great video!

[@paullacey2999]

My wifes larger 500L model also had bare top strut mountings,bit more of a faf to get to,but I managed to coat them with spray grease.But it was a very reliable car.Miss it very much!

[@jamespadbury4302]

New subscriber, some good info given out 👍

[@Amrsingh]

There less of you left on KZbin now days more and more are willy vodkas now days. Thanks for this.

[@dj-markhartley3961]

Great video thanks for the advice.

[@kirwanjohn101]

Great bit of honest advise.

[@larryhutchens7593]

Thanks for all this. I am a new Fiat owner, not a new car just new to this brand. I bought it to tow behind my Class B camper. It is light and they make a lot of equipment for that purpose. I live in Oklahoma so the water problem you have over there will not be a factor here. Hot & dry. One problem we have with any car is headlight cover deterioration, solar radiation causes them to cloud up. I have been sanding them with 600 grit WD paper then spraying on a layer of clear coat. Lasts for years. Your video gives me information on what to watch for. I found a 2012 W/ 94K miles that is in very good shape and it is white, white is important here. Again, thanks.

[@martinmees878]

Great video and channel. Im finding it very useful as a Panda 100hp owner as many of the parts are identical.

[@Love500]

Thanks, glad it's helping.

[@johnfaribayasminpebblebroo507]

Had our Fiat500 10 years! and never knew about the passenger seat storage box!! Thanks

[@Love500]

Wow, that must be a record.

[@dingaling2007]

@@Love500 we also never knew how the seats got stained!!

[@geralldus]

Brilliant video, thanks!

[@keithevans5667]

Another great video! Most of the faults are on my car! ;-)

[@Love500]

Oh dear! 😬

[@chrisonthetubes]

Thanks for this video, it helped me look like I knew what I was doing when I went to buy my first Fiat 500! 😊

[@Love500]

Good stuff, that was the intention. Many people have said the same.

[@kevinrayner1663]

You still bought one after watching this??!!

[@benh8842]

@@kevinrayner1663 All cars have common faults..

[@marinobottali7823]

Hi Paul as usual Great, informative advise, your general content and with these common issues with our 500s🙄 The one you mentioned about checking the oil cap, its not always necessarily a head gasket issue ,these cars can suffer from engine condensation build up in the cold of winter with the sudden stop start temperature changes can cause the gunk build up you mentioned, my abarth does or at least did as we recently moved and my car is garaged now☺ so its clear now as its sheltered. I think headgasket failure leans more towards overheating on a test drive, heater not getting hot, coolant in the oil or on the dipstick, oil mixed in coolant expansion tank, an a very excessive build up of emulsified oil and coolant, also worth checking the breather system pcv valve for build up of gunk or for internal rust corrosion if so replace it Another on the abarth, sticking or seized calliper slider pins particularly the rear, this causes foot, hand brake imbalance, uneven pad wear, the inner pad can stick also scoring on the disc's and in worse case the piston can also seize, all the callipers slider pins need to be checked annually to prevent this and unnecessary expense of replacement! Premature underside rust is another, rub down with wire brush or drill attachment then apply direct to rust metal paint will help slow the rust process down and always looks good come mot time Also these cars are very sensitive to the slightest voltage drop so of the battery is a bit dicky it will throw up all sorts of electrical warning issues when all it needs is a new battery which should always be your 1st port of call before panicking and delving deep as this will generally cure the issues ,I'm sure you know yourself are aware of some of these I've mentioned but hopefully will help some of your subscribers ! if I think of any others I'll add them . 🙂👍

[@Love500]

I’m actually aware of all of them. The brakes on the Abarth only too well.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

You get that gunk on the inside of the oil cap on most cars. It's gunk on the dipstick you need to look out for.

[@ianmccrae3391]

yor information videos ,are by far the best,love 500.,have you any videos on how i cant get reverse gear?,its a 2008 manual 500....just discovered your video just now,,will have a look at your other ones today.!!thanks ,well done you.....ian

[@Love500]

I don’t I’m afraid. That not something I’ve come up against.

[@jamesward408]

Just found both of those drain holes completely blocked on a 17 plate Abarth with standing water in the tray around them. The only reason I happened to notice that was because my front windscreen wipers stopped working yesterday and, when I removed the scuttle panel to access the wiper motor, I noticed the standing water in there. I also had the broken rear hatch wiring issue, which I fixed a couple of months ago. The car also had a lambda sensor fail about a year ago.

[@richardjones3112]

Nice video,got at least 5 of them!!!And there’s plenty more…..

[@adamsan7494]

Great video, thanks.

[@2006derald]

Good job, Mate

[@louisecostello2950]

Very informative video. Ive a 2015 fiat 500 7 seater. Recently ive noticed a whistling noise while driving. Its more prominent when the engine is warm from driving throughout the day rather than first thing in the morning. Has anyone else had this problem?

[@richardwoad6477]

Really useful👍

[@robman6583]

great video

[@1980milio]

Lovely channel. Just a little rainy for muy taste 😁. Suscribed.

[@Love500]

Thank you for subscribing. Hope you enjoy the videos. There is some sun in some of them.

[@1980milio]

@@Love500 just a joke... its very interesting to see the effects of extreme weather conditions on cars... nice work

[@justinlyons9914]

great video thanks so much. buying my first 2013 1.4 lounge tomorrow, so great tips on what to look for, will make sure to do some checks before signing on the dotted line. look forward to seeing all your useful tips in the future. vehicle has high mileage 158 000km would you suggest changing the cambelt if they do not have the service history showing that it was done?

[@Love500]

Absolutely. One good thing about a breaking belt on a 1.2 is it isn’t destructive so doesn’t actually damage anything. I’m not sure that is the case with the 1.4. Definitely change it if it hasn’t been done.

[@divvymankev5237]

Hi Paul. Great video, really helpful. One thing you didn't mention is I see lots of 500s with mot advisories of rusty rear axles or rear spring carriers. I would like to treat mine to prevent this as some rust is starting. I've thought of coating the axle and spring bases in grease or waxoyl. What do you think 🤔

[@Love500]

Some people paint them. Use a wire brush or wire brush on a drill to remove the surface rust and any good quality treatment will to the job. I’ve had them myself.

[@GaryThatsgary]

Hiya Paul Love the channel. I'm subbed and followed for a while and it's helped me with my partners car a lot. Wonder if you have ever replaced the resistor which gives the cabin fan speeds ? Hers only works on highest setting and I'm told this is also a common fault. One of your wonderful simple clear videos would make me a fan for life.

[@Love500]

Thankfully I haven’t as it’s grief apparently. Dash out job.

[@GaryThatsgary]

@Love500 I can see the bloody thing, but it's right behind the steering column. I'm not a confident enough mechanic to disengage the column. Was hoping there was a clever expert trick.

[@Love500]

@@GaryThatsgary I’ve never actually disconnected one but I think it’s just one simple bolt.

[@GaryThatsgary]

@@Love500 😄Here's hoping you never have to.

[@stepheng8779]

Excellent video, thanks. Hadn't realised you were up to 60, need to look back further 😄 Owned since new my 57 plate 1.2 lounge has only had the passenger door handle, must've bought the good one 🤣 I'll add one, I've always kept the blind shut to stop the seats going manky and now it refuses to roll open properly. Damned if you do.......😉

[@Love500]

Oh really. I have sold a couple of blinds on eBay before but never actually heard of them failing. I always assumed they got damaged in some way.

[@TonyExclusive]

Antenna Base is a very common fault and rear wheel bearings too.

[@wobblywheeler6682]

Thank You x

[@haydockfuneralserviceltd4490]

Hi Paul, Great vid as always. i am finding that on most of the older Fiat 500s 2008 /2011 the rear axel rusts quite a lot and some times rots. Have you come across this yet?.

[@Love500]

Not completely rotten, but project dirt was quite bad. Still a good couple of years out of it hopefully but yes, quite common on the older ones. Luckily not an expensive job to replace.

[@nicolawilks9643]

Fantastic video. Just wondered if you had done on on the model history of the Fiat 500? Facelifts, what options are most popular? What break? Wha5 colours to buy thar sell best and for what prices? The experts history lesson on the fiat 500.

[@Love500]

There’s an idea.

[@chriselse515]

Hi mate excellent video appreciate the work I stumbled across your videos as I was looking for a fix for my wifes 500c blue and me issue and speedo flashing which thanks to your video I have diagnosed is her issue, just a another question the engine management light and oil temp light is also dimmily lit in the background is this the speedo unit faulty or to do with the blue and me module. I don't want to replace the speedo unit as we are selling the car and have already spent money on tyres, paint on the spoiler new battery and now this blue and me module any advice is much appreciated.

[@Love500]

It's the speedo I'm afraid. Have a look at my Project Loopy Harold, I've changed the speedo twice on that due to the exact same thing.

[@andywebber8749]

That was a good video Paul Thanks. Have a question, That do you do for the car insurance on the cars that you repair on this channel. What type on insurance policy you have that lets you have a number of new cars, in one week then gone the next.

[@Love500]

I have four separate policies. One for my own car, one for the Abarth and then two separate policies for the two I’m working on. When I sell one I swap the policy to the new one.

[@TimmyjRobinson]

Yes, great video. Have problem with tailgate latch and wiring. Can sort wiring but Any recommendations on where to get a new latch mechanism? A lot on eBay but wondering if you had any suggestions? 👍

[@Love500]

I buy most things on eBay. Plenty available, just get the cheapest one you can find.

[@jackthelad9933]

We LOVE our 2016 Fiat 500 Lounge. Just so much more character than anything else in its class. It doesn't give us any trouble at all. I don't know why they got a bad rep in America. Maybe the U.S ones came from a different factory. Bu they're such a fun car.

[@Love500]

US cars are made in Mexico and European ones are made in Poland. Different spec. I don’t think US cars have a 1.2 or Twinair. All 1.4 i believe.

[@jackthelad9933]

@@Love500 Ah I see. I've just now being watching youtube videos on it and immediatly noticed those from the U.S were suggesting dubious reliabilty. Which I found strange. Some of them were quite harsh on this car. So, without wanting to insult Mexico, maybe that's the reason? I love our 500 so much (we bought it for our teen daughter's first car) that I'm thinking of getting an Abarth for myself :-) The auto transmission is a bit funky. I change the gears in ours myself, and I can do it smoother than the auto can. So I'm looking forward to trying the manual. (Great video by the way..thank you for sharing your knowledge)

[@joelhamlyn5186]

Hey great video man! Liked and subscribed for sure. I was curious if these things would present themselves in the US versions. I have been looking for the right one for a while now and I have my eyes on a 2017 Abarth. Could I expect the same, different, more, or less issues ? Thanks !

[@Love500]

Yours are made in Mexico although not sure whether the US Abarths are but the standard 500s do have some different parts and I think all of yours are the 1.4 whereas in UK and Europe the 1.2 is more common. Most of those problems are going to be just as common in US cars though. Thanks for subscribing.

[@joelhamlyn5186]

@@Love500 fantastic, thanks for the reply. I think the Abarths over here are assembled in the same factory in Mexico, but the engine, transmission, and a few other things are from a different source. I'm still definitely buying one as it's one of the most fun cars I've ever driven. I'm going to watch a bunch of your videos and hopefully learn something, but I guess I'll just have to fly it over to you if I really need it worked on, haha

[@elvisman9998]

Great video, what ready mixed coolant do you use? Fiat recommend Paraflu but that is very expensive, there seems to be so many different ones

[@Love500]

Triple QX Red. Ready mixed about £15 for 5 litres.

[@mazin6252]

Super!

[@chucknutbraker]

Great vid thanks! I have the issue of the dim lights accompanying indicating right (engine, abs, temp), they all go out once the indicator is cancelled. Would that be a new speedo, or is it possibly the rear hatch wiring?

[@Love500]

Definitely Speedo. Nothing to do with hatch wiring. Get yourself a replacement on eBay with less miles than your car.

[@derf9465]

The milky rubbish under the oil Cap, can also be condensation. If the car has only been used for short trips, never gets up to Temp, it can happen.

[@heersrivastava2635]

I'm on my 6th Fiat 500. I miss the cabriolet the most. I only keep them for 30 000km though

[@julieo219]

How many miles do they last for? Looking at second hand Fiats and not sure what is a high mileage for it...?

[@reallywontsufferfools1620]

blue and me module failure must be up there .after it happened to me ,looked online and it seems very common failure.sadly i looked at fiats new system uconnect online and that seems to have same problem

[@dmc1093]

Can someone help on here have a fiat 500 2016 lounge , changed timing belt, now when it starts from cold , there is a banging noise for 5 mins , and small bit vibration, belt was changed using the fiat kit. Was wondering could it be PCR valve and spark plus neither have been changed since purchase ...

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Very interesting video. My daughters 2015 abs and oil warning light come on when she is indicating right (only) and hazards. I suspect that its the speedo after watching your video. Subscribed. Where abouts are you based ?

[@Love500]

Yes, without a doubt it will be that.

[@kennyemin2217]

Great channel very informative I was just wondering if you’d ever come across a problem Fiat 500 on a 13 Reg after timing belt and service not sure if it’s a coincidence or not driving normally loss of engine power engine management light flashing turn the key off turn it back on back to normal no codes stored ? Be grateful for any advice

[@Love500]

I would be very surprised if there wasn't a code stored somewhere. What are you using to read codes? I would expect MultiECUScan to show something as an intermittent fault. It's a possibility your cambelt is a tooth out, but I don't think that would be intermittent. If it was 180 degrees out, the car wouldn't start. It's probably more likely something has been disturbed and not plugged back in properly during the cambelt change. I would recommend MES for diagnostics rather than a generic scanner. Even a quality one wouldn't be as comprehensive as MES.

[@kennyemin2217]

@@Love500 Thanks for the advice I’m just using a cheap scan tool off the Internet I’ll drop it into my garage where I had the Cambell change and get him to put it on his machine I was hoping it was something simple like a coil pack where it go’s into limp mode and get a slight Engine shake like it’s misfiring and Engine management light flashing Thanks for the advice again I’ll get it checked out properly

[@pedroalonso1030]

Hello Paul. Thank so much for such precise videos, explanations and advices. I have a 2017 Abarth. On -12:40 minutes, you mentioned about the draining plastic grill and some holes that you detailed on another video. May I know where to find it, so I can remove mine and get that area cleaned. Also, I am having issues with removing the negative terminal on the battery. It looks there is a ring in between, I don't want to damage it. It is a original mopar battery. Again, I appreciate your time and assistance regarding my case. Regards.

[@Love500]

If you look in the how to series there’s a video on sloshing sounds and smother one on removing the scuttle panel. What is this ring you’re referring to? Is it a flick thumb release for the battery or the quick release with the red button?

[@pedroalonso1030]

@@Love500 Hello Paul. Thank you for your answer. I checked several videos of yours where you explained about changing the battery; however, terminals on my battery are totally different. My abarth is a US market version, if that may tell you something. Is there anyway to send you a picture? I removed the hex nuts, but the conector is stuck, it swivels a bit, but applying force upwards may damage the terminal. Thank you.

[@Love500]

@@pedroalonso1030 you can send to me via an instagram message. @love500salvage

[@peterbabb7058]

Hi, I'm surprised you didn't mention the coolant hose from top rad to block. I've had many in with the same issue. First thing I check.

[@Love500]

Never had one.

[@peterbabb7058]

@Love500 The cars were 10+ years, Hoses leaked past original clips. Must be an age thing 👍

[@seanbartlett6148]

Send the dash off to ecu testing and get life time warrenty after .. or buy a second hand dash pay to have it all reset and that can fail being second hand .. I send all mine away .. and have not had to worry about resetting programming and had them done under warranty also without hassle ... it’s worth the refurb ...

[@Love500]

Where do you get them done? How much?

[@seanbartlett6148]

@@Love500 ecu testing ... I had one go back 3 times 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️over a two year span cos it failed differently each time flashing a different tail light .. first time engine then it was temp then I think it was fading in the handbrake and abs light ... I don’t know what they replaced each time but they warrenty the entire dash without hassle everytime .. luckily customer could go without the car each time ... but I gave them the option of brand new or this .. the others have been fine since first repair ...

[@Litesnip2022]

Excellent video, I was looking at getting my Mrs one if these. She currently has the 1.2 8v Grande Punto. Are the 1.2 8v engines in the 500s just the same engine as the Grande? Also what engines on the 500 had the issues about lack of power pulling away? I remember seeing this on watchdog and wondered if it was ever resolved.

[@Love500]

I’m not sure whether they are the same. The problem ones were from about 2014 with the vertical engine ECU. It was sorted with a software update. Not an issue now.

[@deancrawford2577]

There are also issues of impeccably serviced 1.2 and 1.4 engines using oil and are noisy when cold after around 100k km to 150k km. I've seen this happen time and time again, I actually have two engines in my shop now with excessive bore wear. The blocks are definitely not as stout as the old Lampredi designs.

[@varmastiko2908]

Perhaps people adhering to factory recommended service intervals? IRL oil should be changed at 10k km intervals at the latest.

[@deancrawford2577]

@@varmastiko2908 yes that could be a factor, it is one of many factors contributing to bore wear. I'm going to post a video shortly on how we measure the bores and how distorted the wear areas are. Will send a link to the channel.

[@jasonkent2390]

Hi great video thanks. Could you please advise me on my air conditioning its not working. There's power to the main fuses box but nothing to the compressor, clutch doesn't spin when turned on, all fuses are good . Been re gassed all ok holding pressure I'm starting to think the engine might have to come out to check the wiring harness. 2016 my 1.2cc 69bhp mega slow lol Any advice please Jason.

[@Love500]

Bit extreme, I would get an auto electrician to have a look.

[@DavidCook-hi9zv]

I've been a subscriber for a while and always enjoy your videos. Wondered if I could ask a question please. My daughter's 500 1.2 Lounge is leaking washer fluid under the passenger sill cover. Do you know where I can buy a repair kit for the hard plastic corrugated pipe from. Thanks David

[@Love500]

All you need is a joint. If you look at my project Winnie video where I replaced the hatch wiring I have joined it there where i cut it as part of the loom.

[@DavidCook-hi9zv]

Thanks v.much

[@DavidCook-hi9zv]

@@Love500 thank you v. much

[@ReidRankinRealEstate]

Thanks for the great information and detailed video! We are looking at a 2014 500 with 65K miles in California for $6,500. Do you think this is a good buy? Thanks!

[@Love500]

I couldn’t say as I have no idea of the prices in the USA.

[@richardhalpin7459]

Great video as always. My daughter recently bought a 2008 fiat 500 1.3 multijet but she rang today to say her powered steering stopped working and a message on the display saying check power steering see handbook. Anyway again I got to her the problem had vanished. Any pointers as to what the problem might be?

[@Love500]

Most likely the dreaded earth strap. Can be temperamental to start with. Could also be the battery on the way out. If the battery is OK I would definitely change the strap.

[@richardhalpin7459]

@@Love500 thanks Paul very much appreciated I'll have a root at it tomorrow so.

[@68RedDragonz]

recently got a 2015 sport.... fun little car, tho I do wish it had a bit more power for the hills. Good info! I do feel a bit ripped off - no secret compartment under the seat! Is it only the european models that have this??

[@Love500]

Not all of them do. Seems random. Not sure whether it was just UK/European. Probably as US cars have a proper glove box rather than just a shelf. We had to wait until the 2016 facelift to get one.

[@SuperMrBrownstone]

Blue and me Module, A pillar molding, rear shock absorber bushings, rear sub frame rust...

[@Love500]

A pillar moulding? What’s wrong with them? I’ve never had one with anything wrong with it.