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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@edwardmurdoch1062]

We never stop learning when we watch your videos.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Stevethebrickie]

Absolutely spot on 👍

[@lawts78]

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

[@19blox]

Very informative guide. Just purchased a 2012 1.2 pop in red for my daughter. Looks like it had the speedo problem very early on in its life after going through receipts. Glad its done. This one has also had a new rear axle as rusty cups had previously failed an MOT. Again, pleased seller had this work done.

[@janetaltybenalmadenacostac3228]

What a great channel, thanks for the good advise. I have a Fiat 500c 2012, great little car. The passenger door handle went, was a relative easy fix, the boot latch is now useless and can only be opened with the fob.

[@Love500]

@@janetaltybenalmadenacostac3228 yeah they do that. They are really easy to change and can be bought cheap on eBay although maybe not in sunny espana.

[@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.

[@UPdan]

I just upgraded my 2013 Fiat 500 after 11 years. New spark plugs. New water pump, belt, tensioner. New drive belt, tensioner and alternator. New fuses. New outside door handles. Flush coolant and fill transmission. Front alignment and new tires. Sounds like a lot but parts are cheap and it runs fantastic. Love how it runs now. Fresh.

[@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.

[@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.👍

[@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.

[@silversun371]

Brilliant video! My wifes Fiat 500 was bought from a dealership. Straight away there was a fault with the rear wiper etc. I looked &found nearly all of the wiring in the hatch gator,you mentioned (( bare copper )) Soldered them &heatshrinked. Also wondering why the bulbs all keep blowing..

[@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. 👍👍

[@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.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Thanks for the tips. I managed to use the problems you pointed out, to haggle and get the price down on a 500 I bought. The seller wanted far too much, but by identifying some issues, I managed to get the price down from £12.50, to £8.70, still a fair chunk of cash for one of these pieces of junk, but at least I didn't pay the asking price.

[@Love500]

@@DjNikGnashers is that your attempt at humour? Don’t give up your day job.

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@Love500 Well, some would say I'm just as useless at my day job too, I guess there's no hope for me.

[@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

[@ianfaulds8799]

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

[@johnfaribayasminpebblebroo507]

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

[@Love500]

Wow, that must be a record.

[@dingalingalong]

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

[@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 👍

[@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 😊

[@williampotter2098]

You just look for trouble in a car don't you? ?

[@carlospardo2091]

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

[@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

[@Jordanmilo]

21:24, First time I heard about the underseat storage I ran out to the driveway to see if my 2013 had that. It seems as if American models (which were made in Mexico) didn't have the compartment. Very disappointing.

[@Love500]

Not all UK cars have it. Facelift don’t. I believe that’s because the old cars just had an open parcel shelf rather than a proper door on it like the newer ones do.

[@Jordanmilo]

@@Love500 Ah! We have a proper glove box. And caps on the strut towers! I just found your sight this morning and I'm sure I'll enjoy it! BTW, do you have a video on the seatback release cable? Mine broke a while ago. I was surprised to see that it's basically a bicycle brake cable; the part isn't too expensive, but it looks pretty circuitous. Cheers.

[@Love500]

@@Jordanmilo having taken a few seats apart it looks like a pain n the ass job. Never done it and I hope I never have to, you’re right though it is like a glorified brake cable

[@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!

[@neuro.positive]

@Love500 Hey. Thanks for the reply. I have actually been to Timpsons to check the signal coming from the key, and apparently, it's all good 🤷‍♀️

[@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.

[@colinrenfrew48]

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

[@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!

[@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 ...

[@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.

[@ArthurBrinkman-c5z]

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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@DavidLee-Taylor]

Thanks for the 500 advice my daughter has just bought an 2011 turbo twin air done 78,000 mint cond fsh and sailed through mot hopefully it’s a goodun 👍

[@Stevethebrickie]

Brilliant video, you've really got some good knowledge,can't wait to watch the Know How Videos 👍

[@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.

[@geztinsdale]

great video, only thing I would add is that plastic pipe breaking on the water pump :)

[@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.

[@marctownsend4821]

Hi Paul, great content I have a problem in my 2011 500c the whole of the dash isn’t working any ideas. Thanks Marc

[@Love500]

@@marctownsend4821 you mean the Speedo?

[@marctownsend4821]

@@Love500 hi yes the Speedo the rev counter the milage everything isn’t working

[@Love500]

@@marctownsend4821 check the fuse to start with. Not sure which one it is off hand. Otherwise it’s probably the Speedo itself.

[@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.

[@gregstory7014]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@garywebster1899]

Im having issues with the stop start light on dash on my 2013 fiat 500L

[@Love500]

The light? You mean you’re getting it come up saying unavailable?

[@garywebster1899]

The light comes on for about half an hour then goes off but when i activate stop start its not working

[@Love500]

@@garywebster1899 that sounds like a battery issue or potentially an earth issue from the battery.

[@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?

[@SharpnessSword]

So the air bag warning may be the wires in the back? I thought it may have something to do with unplugging the passenger seat

[@Love500]

If you’ve unplugged your seat that will put the airbag light on. Hatch wiring can cause all sorts of random errors.

[@coxy-pt7hq]

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

[@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.

[@simonosman3404]

Does anynody know why the passenger seat release lever is difficult to lift and so release the seat to move it forward. We have to rock the seat back and forth to release it

[@Love500]

I have one that it won’t tilt at all. The handle is loose. I think the cables have come off somewhere.

[@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.

[@neuro.positive]

Hey. Great video! My Fiat 500 Pop only starts second time and the remote key doesn't work well despite changing the battery, any idea what's going on? I really want to get rid of the car, but no one will buy it with this issue.

[@Love500]

@@neuro.positive get the key tested but a locksmith. May be the transponder not giving out a stable signal. Might need a new key.

[@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.

[@Amrsingh]

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

[@markcoyne5811]

Hi my mums fiat 500 has idle problems. Will idle fine but rev it and it drops like it want to cut out (it doesnt cut off), when drive it and go to stop it cuts out

[@Love500]

Could be so many things. I would start by changing plugs.

[@seanchambers1438]

How do you work the air con in a 08 reg please

[@Love500]

Same as them all. Turn the fan dial to at least position 1 and press the button. The snowflake light will come on showing that the A/C is on.

[@michaelclausen6258]

Thanks . Just bought got a nice F500 for my daughter - think price was ok - but I should have watched your video first :-) Both the suspension and lights were points of bargain I realize now..

[@Love500]

You live and learn. Hopefully a cheap and easy fix.

[@masco26]

Hi, I have a Fiat 500 with semiautomatic gearbox, the problem I'm facing now is that the car can be driven on manuel only and not on automatic, can you help me plz to find out the reason Behind that and how it can be fixed Thanks

[@Love500]

Often the selespeed fluid is low or contaminated. Can also be a problem with oil seals. You need to get diagnostics run on it. They are notorious for going wrong.

[@masco26]

@@Love500 Thank you for the feedback, most appreciated, also glad to subscribe to your channel 👍

[@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!

[@xBigozx]

i have the rusty strut bolt problem with the water ingress corroding the top nut, so im going to have to cut off the nut - anyone know what the nut size is? or got a link to where i can get a couple?

[@Love500]

Shocks should come with new nuts.

[@xBigozx]

Bought 2nd hand one without the nut

[@xBigozx]

@@Love500 unfortunately I bought second hand strut with spring assembly. It doesn’t have the top nut. So I’m looking for a couple.

[@miguelcervantes4566]

Great video - I wish I had seen it earlier! I've recently had to change the clutch slave/master cylinder assemblies and then the gear selector attachment. Now my 2016 1.2 Fiat 500 won't crank, it shows "Start Stop unavailable" on the display and a P0512 "pending" code on the OBD reader. Has anyone ever had this issue or know what causes it? Many thanks in advance!

[@Love500]

Sounds like your battery has had it.

[@miguelcervantes4566]

@@Love500 the AA guy tested the battery and it was returning normal voltages, also tried to jump it with no luck. Could it still be a battery issue of returning normal readings? Many thanks once again!

[@Love500]

@@miguelcervantes4566 it’s a starter power issue I believe so if the battery is ok then it’s likely to be the main earth cable. Runs from under the battery tray on the chassis leg to a bolt under the clutch slave on the gearbox. Provides the main earth for the car.

[@margaretcrabtree6332]

just found your chanel. I have an unrelated question.. I have fiat 500 08 Plate (so rather old. ) the boot lock has just started to not lock. I have tried closing it harder sometimes engages but mostly remains unlocked and the warning light plus a pulsating noise can be heard in the car. Can you help by telling me what to do

[@Love500]

I imagine the pulsating is the lock electrics attempting to lock. When it’s open and you press the button on the lock can you hear the solenoid clicking? You could try loosening the two torx screws on the striker plate and moving it up a bit.

[@haflam.]

Our 2016 500 twin air has water leaking into the back. I find it coming from the back / side and then flows to the spare wheel space. I’ve been looking everywhere, using sealant around the wiringloom, back light units and refitted the bootrubber with loads of silicone. Current solution is some holes I drilled iot let the water out again, but I would prefer to stop to intake. Any suggestion?

[@Love500]

100% got to be the aerial. It runs down inside of head lining, behind boot side carpets and into the wheel well.

[@zzhughesd]

Evening Evening Evening RE: Advice on Actuator Fluid DuoLogic and Brake Light Switch 'pain' I did add best part half bottle 0.5l Tutela CS Speeda and found the switch on back 2 pedal set up G.Punto I never got to the bottom of it tho, booked into electrical specialist tomorrow for Brake Light Switch and Permanent message triangle warning message, Lights, Brake Light Fuse for Brake Light Switch, B.LSwitch itself, checked, changed. And Brake Bulbs in rear housing inc 3rd High level checked. Everything was dry good contacts no obvious earthing I hate being beaten Out interest on MES, I went into Gearbox Marelli Selespeed CFC328 Automated......, it didnt ask for Yellow Cable EML just 'Connecting to ECU'( and Failed to connect )..... I'm wondering which colour cable I should connect for the Gearbox ????? Cheers My car did go into Neutral loads from 2nd and 3rd, I've pretty much decided I have a combo of some kind of actuator leak leak, odd fluid drip off the bottom Selespeed bottle ! And the Brake light circuit failure itself . One or other WAS putting the car in Neutral driving, since new brake light switch and more actuator fluid I've still got the fault warning.... But I have got normal brake lights, not flickering as before, and a Selespeed. system that is working normally. It's booked in check the possible leak and the brake light message warning triangle never sorted. These do try me these cars I feel I've learn, more about these AMT systems and brake switches and as a noob, got nowhere , thanks for your help

[@Love500]

If not the fluid level then it’s usually the oil seals failing. Most ECUs are yellow adapter excepts engine and steering, gearbox if connecting is clearly another.

[@zzhughesd]

@@Love500 Exactly what I thought , RE Not Yellow. I was cheap, only got the yellow. I didnt need get into it but could have checked some activations in gearbox. May connect direct just one ELM Bluetooth come think of it.

[@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.

[@kevinmarston1826]

Heater working but not blowing cold air non a c pop any ideas

[@Love500]

You mean it’s only blowing hot? Temperature doesn’t change when on cold? Can you tell the resistance of the knob as you turn it?

[@kevinmarston1826]

Can feel resistance does go slightly colder when turn from hot to cold

[@jimrodcart]

This off the wall question: In Fort Lauderdale we had a rain storm and the Fiat got submerged in water, they said the computer system got wet. How much to replace it or repair it. It’s totally a mute now .

[@Love500]

Must have been deep. Engine ECU is over a foot off the ground but nothing between it and the outside world. Body computer is lower but of course in the car. you can buy second hand BCMs, Engine ECUs on eBay in the UK and if you buy a kit that includes both ECUs and a key with transponder chip, then no programming is needed otherwise they would both need to be virginised and then programmed to the car. Whether you can get them from a wrecked one in the US is another matter. Here in the UK, it's a pretty easy cheap job of around £100.

[@abarthist54]

Hi,I've an Abarth595 2016 and it didn't want to start at around 6pm today,would you know why as temperatures have dropped and it was cold start.ran roughly but wouldn't rub smoothly.engine light flashing.

[@Love500]

I couldn’t possibly say. You need to plug into diagnostics as it could be all sorts of things. Plug or coil or oxygen sensor probably.

[@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.

[@damianmcnamara1]

Thank you for sharing your impressive knowledge on the 500

[@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.

[@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...?

[@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

[@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.

[@Fogtube1]

Hi my 500 keeps loosing charge. Battery is new. Have disconnected the Bluetooth and me and it was fine for weeks. Started losing its charge again as battery flat in the morning. Mileage still flashes - Any idea?

[@Love500]

@@Fogtube1 have you disconnected it as the unit itself?

[@Fogtube1]

@@Love500 yes - followed your instructions and disconnected it - didn’t take it out. Will check the earth to the chassis under the battery tomorrow

[@Love500]

@@Fogtube1 if your battery is good and you’re having starting trouble then it’s most likely the earth strap.

[@paulmaclachlan6960]

Hi Paul , where is the cheapest place to buy the seals for the 2 pipes to the ac condenser ,thanks

[@Love500]

@@paulmaclachlan6960 I’ve never actually had to buy them.

[@paulmaclachlan6960]

@@Love500 ok thanks Paul.

[@Love500]

@@paulmaclachlan6960 if you find them, please let me know

[@paulmaclachlan6960]

@@Love500 i bought them off flea bay just for the 2 that fasten the pipes into the ac condenser £10.90 ,not cheap i know

[@Love500]

@@paulmaclachlan6960 that’s a lot for a couple of little o rings

[@calvinmartykleinmcfly6998]

You know your 500s.nice video. Really useful.. I just bought a little 500..

[@andrewdent696]

Update on the phantom dash lights...now the lights on the dash come on if I do a right turn. Battery checked and good voltage. On restart it all clear until I do a tight right turn....T junction. Could there be a lose wire, connection?

[@Love500]

Unlikely. It probably needs renewing or repairing. Diagnostics may give you more of an idea.

[@DBR5813]

Any ideas on a stop start unavailable fault engine light on with orange triangle still drives but in limp mode

[@Love500]

Battery, main earth strap or brake light switch most likely one of those three.

[@jonboy6750]

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

[@neilallen7505]

What are the covers for the cups on the suspension called? Just so I know what to look for when buying, thanks

[@Love500]

I don’t know to be honest. I do have them in my watch list on eBay. I’ll find them.

[@Love500]

Shock Absorber top caps. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174593044212?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qJ50SUWtTQa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=52E9BPy6Sze&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@neilallen7505]

@@Love500 cheers thanks for that

[@neilallen7505]

I may be quizzing you quite a bit as I get used to my daughters car!

[@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.

[@MrFrankstanks]

Do you know if you can buy the headlight repair kits for the ford ka mk2 same car more or less I mess with them a lot and the head lights are a big issue same as the 500 cheers Den?

[@Love500]

I’ve never done a Ka but the giveaway will be if there are scew holes to accept the self tappers.

[@MrFrankstanks]

thanks bud i love your channel will update you on how i get on many thank Den

[@ricke69]

Really enjoyed the vid but couldn’t see anything for the problem we’re currently experiencing with my wife’s Fiat 500 1.2S. When we fill the tank with petrol we’re getting a fuel leak - but only when the fuel filler neck is full. After say 20 miles when the fuel in the filler neck goes down the leak stops! Is this anything you’ve ever come across?

[@Love500]

Yes it is. The pipe from the cap to the tank holds a fair bit of fuel. My project Stolen/Recovered Sport had the same problem. The pipe was cracked and leaked quite a lot of fuel. If you get under the back with a torch you’ll probably see it leaking from there. Take a look at that series, will probably be on the last one as it didn’t come to light until after I had sold it and the new owner filled up. It’s not in this video because it’s not a common fault.

[@sofianmoussaillon360]

Hi, thanks for your video. Can you help me to identify the 2 little black plastic boxes on the back side of each side that helps the carriage to reverse. I have the driver side one broken. Thanks for your help

[@Love500]

Sorry I don’t understand what black plastic boxes you are referring to.

[@sofianmoussaillon360]

@@Love500 Can I send you a picture somewhere? Thank you

[@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.

[@pauldeakin3413]

Help. Does anyone know how to reprogram a new stop start battery on a Fiat 500. I fitted a new battery that I paid £180 for but I don’t know how to reprogram the car to recognise the new battery so the stop start doesn’t work. I don’t have the multi scan tool Any help much appreciated.

[@Love500]

You don't have to code a battery on a Fiat 500. Stop/start is crap on Fiats but would normally work on a new battery for a while. You may have to drive it a bit, but unlike most cars, it will not work, more than it will. They are all like that and most people turn it off anyway.

[@pauldeakin3413]

When the old battery expired, my wife called the breakdown guy who replaced it with an ordinary battery 6 months ago that cost about £70. Before this the stop start was ok but didn’t work with the new cheap battery. I put a new proper one on last week and it still doesn’t work. Fiat said it needs to be reprogrammed as the ecu doesn’t recognise the new one and is still recognising the old one and want £140 to do it.

[@pauldeakin3413]

Their prices are ridiculous and it looks like we’ve had £250 worth of batteries and it still doesn’t work 😟

[@Love500]

@@pauldeakin3413 unsurprisingly Fiat don’t know what they’re talking about. It’s not necessary. The stop start won’t work with a non stop start battery.

[@pauldeakin3413]

I mean I fitted a correct battery after the breakdown guy fitted the wrong one. This doesn’t solve it and Fiat want £140 to programme the new battery which is ridiculous

[@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.

[@polydorossiskos2775]

Hi Paul! Sending you this from Athens Greece. I’m ready to buy a 2009 semi automatic. People here are strongly recommending to avoid this gearbox because I will have problems again and again. Could you please give me your advice? Thank you!

[@Love500]

They can be troublesome and expensive to repair. I have one at the moment which is fine. I know a couple of people that have them with high miles which run completely fine. Get a warranty if you can.

[@polydorossiskos2775]

@@Love500 thank you very very much! Unfortunately the one I was planning to buy does not come with a warranty. But it’s so damn nice… honestly I don’t know what to do.. I was literally on my way to give the money to the lady! Everything else was fine! It had the gearbox serviced as per the mechanic I went to… thank you very much for your time and help though Paul!!! I wish I could buy one from you but we are driving at the wrong side of the road as you know 😉😉😉

[@michaeltaylor2106]

Hi, great videos, just bought a 2015 lounge for my daughter, B&M unit not working, seen your video on how to get to it, but do i need to replace it with a 500 unit, or will any Fiat B&M unit work?

[@Love500]

It’s got to be a 500 one and must be a V2 for a 3015 car. Get one from a later car and it should be fine.

[@fatihbulut9567]

Amazing video, thanks a lot! I wonder if Fiat fixes this faults in new versions or not? By the way, I am planning to buy a 500 automatic, do you know any problem specific to automatic? Do you recommend it?

[@Love500]

If you specifically want an automatic I would get a different car as they are a robotised manual and have terrible problems which cost a fortune to repair.

[@fatihbulut9567]

@@Love500 Oh, thanks for quick answer and information. That is a pity. I really liked this car design, but need an automatic car. :/

[@Love500]

@@fatihbulut9567 there are plenty of people out there with perfectly good ones but it’s very very common that it’ll jump out of gear or not go into gear. Oil seals fail. I wouldn’t have one.

[@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

[@rehacankofuncu734]

Hello, I have a 2011 fiat 500 lounge 1.2 fire model vehicle. This car has a start&stop feature, but I have never seen it active. Sometimes it gives a message that start&stop is disabled. When I measure the voltage of the battery, I measure 12.2v when the engine is off and 13.8v when the engine is running. What do you think the problem is?

[@Love500]

The disabled message is most likely something like the brake light switch but could be many things. Diagnosstics may point to it if you have mutiecuscan. As for start stop itself, most people turn it off. For one it creates wear on other parts of the car continually restarting, makes little or no difference to fuel consumption and doesn't work more than it works. Will work more with a brand new battery in the summer, but when its cold with a not new battery it will rarely, if ever work, especially on older cars. I always turn it off.

[@rehacankofuncu734]

@@Love500 Thanks for the quick reply. Then I will use it this way.😊

[@rehacankofuncu734]

@@Love500 This is my last question😬When the vehicle is running at idle, occasionally the engine vibrates and the idle level drops and then recovers. It continues this way for 2-3 minutes. Very rarely this happens and the engine stops. When I measure the voltage level of the battery while this is happening, the voltage drops from 13.8v to 12.5v during shaking and then returns to 13.8v immediately when the shaking is over. It's instantaneous. It continues this way for 2-3 minutes. Then nothing. everything goes fine as if nothing happened. It does it again while waiting at the traffic light. Then when I come to the front of the house, there is nothing. 😄 I wonder if there is a problem with the alternator?

[@Love500]

@@rehacankofuncu734 if you suspect it’s power related I wound change your main earth strap. £4 on eBay.

[@TonyExclusive]

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

[@ranipannu8321]

Today I noticed when I turned on my back windshield spray it all squirted into the inside of the car … do u know why because it’s never happened before ?

[@Love500]

Was it on the floor behind the left hand seat? If so, there’s a concertina type pipe that runs along that side of the car which is known to fail behind the rear side panel. You will have to get the rear seat bottom out and remove the side panel to get to it. Once you’ve got it off get someone to press the washer and you’ll see where it’s coming from. You can repair it by cutting the cracked but out and putting g in a repair bit with a joining tee each side. I bought some things at a garden centre pet place fir aquariums. I’m sure you could get them on Amazon too.