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Monday, August 18, 2014

Fiat 500 Improved Starting TSB

Fiat 500 Abarth Autocross

Have you had an issue starting your Fiat 500? There is a new Fiat Technical Service Bulletin (Fiat TSB) that has been released announcing a software update that fixes starting issues for owners of 2012 - 2013 Fiat 500 and 500 Abarth models. The symptoms are an occasional cranking no start condition. Fiat 500 owners may also experience an engine that sounds like it is freewheeling or has no compression. In most situations, this is normally resolved by simply trying to restart the car.

Additionally, a small number of Fiat 500 owners may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination with a P2299 (Brake Pedal Position/ Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible) code being set.

The fix involves reflashing the Fiat 500 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with revised software. The reflash also enhances cold weather starting performance.

Fiat 500 Prima Edizione Interior


Note this is for 2012-2013 Fiat 500, 500T Turbo and Fiat 500 Abarth models equipped with the 1.4L MultiAir and MultiAir Turbo engines (sales code EAB or EAF).*


Contact your Fiat Studio for more information. Refer them to Fiat Technical Service Bulletin 18-007-14 REV. A, dated August 14, 2014.**

The Tech Bulletin has been updated.  Read more here: Fiat 500 Improved Starting Fix

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2 comments:

Unknown said...

Took my 2012 Fiat 500 Pop to my dealer today to inquire about the 18-007-14 Rev B TSB and my intermittent starting problem. No luck. My VIN was not in the FCA system regarding this TSB. Is my Fiat still under warranty? Yes. Do I experience this intermittent starting problem? Yes. Will FCA fix, or at least investigate, the problem? No. What to do now? Anybody's guess...

Unknown said...

I would suggest that you call an attorney who deals with car lemon laws and also contact your District Attorney who may deal with fraud issues for consumers as well as your State Attorney Generals Office. At least contact these two agencies and then the attorney.