I have already replaced both front window regulators at $189.00 each. The plastic piect breaks off. When I took it to fiat the repair guy said he is changing out about 4 a day. I replaced mine in 2015 and yet again the same piece has broken off. How is this not a recall as manufacture defect? I have attached photo.
2013 Fiat 500 electrical complaints
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Wiring harness between the chassis and the trunk lid breaks. There are several broken wires. This is causing the "check license plate light" warning on the instrument panel. The license plate light is out which is a ticket-able offense with surcharge in the state of massachusetts where the car is registered. The exposed wires could also arc and cause a fire.
I parked my vehicle in a public lot and when I returned to my vehicle and started it the lights turned on then shut off quickly and the key was stuck in the ignition. I jump started the vehicle which seemed to just charge it and was able to get the key released and the power, lights and windows all working again but when I turned to start the engine it does nothing but click. I also tried both keys that I have for the vehicle and the power lock and unlock does not even work.
My car cuts off while driving or being idled. I would drive it in the city and after about 20-30 minutes of driving stop and go. It would cut off while I'm stopped at a light. Then I would put it in park and it would restart. Then after that it would read as high coolant. Also going up steep hills it would cut off when I turn it at the top of the hill and read nothing just completely turn off. I finally got to replicate the problem with fiat service and they are trying to figure out how to stop it from cutting off. This should be a recall and replace by fiat
The headlights and taillights will not work. The bulbs "burn out" as soon as they are replaced. This issue has been ongoing since the car was purchased, the manufacturer simply replaced them while under warranty - now that the vehicle is no longer under warranty and their dealerships are closed in the state they wish to have me take the car out of state, pay for a rental while they attempt to diagnose the problem. I have given them 5 opportunities prior to this time to do so and each time was told it was "bad bulbs". I cannot get the vehicle inspected and there is also a recall that I cannot get serviced due to their other facilities being unequipped to service this product. There are other electrical problems that have plagued the vehicle and still are, but will not cause a safety inspection failure. These too have been supposedly repaired in the past only to reoccur. I am seeking your assistance as I have received no resolution from the manufacturer and do not have the means to pay for a rental car of unknown duration for them to attempt to diagnose this for the 6th time. Any help I can get is appreciated. There have been multiple occurrences since 2013.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fiat 500. While turning at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where the failure was undetermined. The technician recommended that the computer be reprogrammed. The repair failed to remedy the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
While accelerating the speedometer would not read any higher than 20 MPH, even when going speeds well over 20 MPH on the interstate. Coming to a complete stop the speedometer would read at 0, however once accelerating or decelerating from over 20 MPH would not be registered. The car was turned on and off several times, and shifted through all the gears, still no fix.
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