Mark helpful Israel answered 3 years ago JavaScript is disabled. 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. Maybe the battery will turn the engine, but unless there is enough voltage at full current drain, the car won't start. When these sensors go bad, it can be impossible for your 500 to start. The OBDII codes stored in the computer can really help diagnose the issue. My 2012 Fiat 500 Mutliair 1.4 liter engine with automatic transmission would not start after sitting for an extended time. I'd start with the basics. This did happen to my wife's 500C recently. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 10k km in and no issues since. I've read pretty much all the threads on this and it's actually happened to me last season and I was able to fix it by simply doing an oil change which was necessary anyway. starter has seen a lot of use). No crank. As long as the business end is dry (not gas soaked) they look ok. (Yes, looks like a bit of oil where the plug socket goes - you can clean that up for now). No issue with the electrical part of the pictured plug. JavaScript is disabled. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code. Hope you get to the bottom of it! 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. No bet that it's the same issue, but you might suggest it to your dealer: Okay I heard from them. They can get sticky if not fired up on a regular basis. Has the car been sitting perhaps a few weeks? I'm pretty sure this car was purchased in December 2016 or January 2017, so in terms of warranty I'm SOL. There was juice to the instrument panel and the lights looked strong but I jumped the car anyway with my Tundra. Yes I am in the US. Thank you!!!! Not sure what to make of it, first time doing this. It's the tip we are concerned about right now, looks clean and dry from here. I won't be getting a second set of wheels and tires for the Spider. Most modules run on battery power and are in a standby mode unless powered down by locking the door. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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. But I managed to drive it all the way home no problem. Versatile Solutions Inc., Suite no 10301, 94 Solaris Avenue, Camana Bay, Cayman Islands. Brand new battery. The brake and wheel are stiffer because the car isn't running. 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. 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. Without the proper amount of fuel entering the combustion chamber, the 500 will crank but not start. Here's what worked: If it needs oil pressure to start maybe the oil filter drains. Not sure if and when I will be able to drive it again? You are using an out of date browser. Charge the battery. Other forums are pointing to oil pressure because it has been sitting for about 30 days. So a little over a year of having this car, and loving it - I have finally had my first issue. yes it sounded like only the starter was spinning weird kind of noise as like you said no compression. Now it won't start at all. Replacing it may remedy the issue for a bit but it comes down to poor chassis ground to trans/starter . I'll just be picky on days I choose to drive it. It really can get that one last start out of it. A loose connection to the battery can cause it too. The owners manual states to start the car every few weeks to prevent this. While that is going on, read the thread as @Chipshot has recommended. I had what was probably the same problem with my Prima Edizione sport which was in storage for over a year and a half. First time required 6-7 times cranking to get it started. . Sometimes when the battery is dead, the lights/radio will still come on. JavaScript is disabled. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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. A battery charger or one of those jump start battery boxes could be helpful too. Not sure what to do at this point. I have had not had this issue, keep us informed and let us know how it goes. 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. If you are sure it's charging OK then that points to a dodgy battery not holding it's charge while standing or something that is drawing current while the vehicle is stood. Anywho, after 30 minutes of waiting for the flatbed (tow truck company said the 500 is too small a car to be towed on a traditional tow truck), and 100 tries at the ignition later, it just started, like it was brand new. JavaScript is disabled. NO SOUND ANYWHERE AT ALL. I used the push in release on the right of the column to move the gear shift out of park to neutral and tried to start. I promise you. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. They were able to get the car started, but when they turned it off, it would not start again. If it's an optima Gell battery I doubt if the alternator on a humble 500 will ever manage to fully change it. If the engines ability to fire the spark plug at the right time is called timing. BATTERY IS GOOD SINCE RADIO AND LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY. 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. At one point, they didn't call me back for over a month, and I was calling them every single day. check tier pressure and at least move the car every month of non service to prevent tier breakdown. If your Fiat 500 doesnt start, youve found the right article. It is about 7oz but not a huge deal with how this engine uses oil in general. Sometimes youll get lucky and itll catch. 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. I know this is common issue with the Multi-Air 1.4s. There is a procedure to get oil back up into the MA brick after long storage. Jan 13, 2014. 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. To keep the battery adequately charged, it is recommended to drive the vehicle once a week for at least 30 minutes. mine has sat unlocked for a week no problem. Or, you can beat the starter with a hammer. 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. There are many reasons that your 500 may not start. 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. My Fiat wont start after sitting for a couple of months. Sport mode being on with default startup of the car. Waited a couple of minutes and did it again and it started. How do you know if plugs are fouled? 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Fiat 500 started now, and is meant to provide you with practical advice to help aid in the diagnosis. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. http://batteryuniversity.com/index.php/learn/article/types_of_lithium_ion, Stereo keeps playing after my car is turned off. The crankshaft sensor can go bad as well. If you know it ran when parked, and it sounds like no compression, then that's definitely a drain down. Been fine now for 4 years now. Do you remember the repair cost of the engine work? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. Turn the ignition to the first position. Lead acid batteries (of any variety) do not cope well with long periods of disuse. 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth A/T. (sitting at the airport for than a month at at time) imagine that!!! My daughter's 500L battery goes dead if the car sits for something like a week. January 2022 Jason, MAZDA6 shuts down while driving fuel pump not monitored, may be no engine light etc. I had it happen once, the solution is to replace the bolts. 2011,the beginning of 2012 models. It's all about getting ground to the starter. Messages. Easy fix, no big deal. There are occasions where this security system will cause the 500 not to start, such as the key fob not working. I let it idle for about 5 seconds to ensure some oil made it to the electro-hydraulic actuators and shut it down. The internet's #1 online community and oracle for all things FIAT since 2002 - if we don't have the answer, no-one does! Here's what worked: 1. Had to be towed to the dealership. Look at the tips of the plug, not the threads. My worst case plan is that if they're going to tear the engine apart, might as well get a swap of some sort. MAF or MAP sensors measure the air entering your 500s engine. A bad starter can make a clicking noise, no noise, or it can grind. pull the relay that is a safety to prevent start if the clutch is not in and jump it. Only crank the starter 15 seconds at a time. There were a couple cars on the studio lot, that wouldn't start. 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. Battery seemed to measure fine before charging. Heres a good article from Napa on properly cleaning a battery terminal. I would say after 3 years of being left for a month at a time the battery is toast now anyway. The FIAT Abarth has been sitting in my garage without being started for almost 3 months. It Explains your issue in your 500s owners manual. There are many variables. CDJR dealers won't take it. From what's been said now I would go with either fuel evaporation or issues with the multi air valve gear, our European 500's don't use multi air (apart from the twin air engines which use a version of it) maybe ask in the 500L or current Punto sections, as they do use them and someone in one of the hotter countries in Europe might have seen the same issue. By adding oil to the variable valve actuator assembly, or. Sometimes faulty ECM may be the reason for the non-functional fuel pump. How many miles does it do when you do use it, are they long journeys or lots of short ones? If the battery is dead, it either isnt storing enough voltage or it isnt charging enough. Fuel pump comes on when key is in ignition. Ran ragged for about 30 seconds and straightened out. Thats why it is so important to check everything. Join our community to talk about all things Fiat 500 related. I already have winter tires for my Giulia. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Or is the starter not engaging (you may hear a clicking sound)? I haven't tried to start it again today. Jan 13, 2014. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Plus tires, STS rear sway bar, Euro+Drive NA 500 Tune, BMC reusable air filter and Spare Tyre with cover. Jump starting, didn't work, for me either. Show More. According to some googling, apparently this is a common issue - something about a starter solenoid? Simple tests such as checking the battery with a voltage meter or scanning it with an OBD II scanner can really narrow down your list of potential causes. If you had walked up, put 200ml in that hole, it would have started first crank. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. The car has a new Battery, Alternator, Starter. Where are you located BTW? Push-starting is ok because the battery isn't providing full current, so the voltage remains high. I don't see that though. A contractor working on my roof threw a heavy board off the second story and broke my back so I've been laid up for 2 months and counting. I have cranked it over about 100 times and just free spinning. Rick- Car in heated garage unlocked?? Crank, but nothing. 3. If it is a personal concern, you can suck it out of the pan and re use. 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. Just a very faint soft "click" that you could only hear if you put your head in the hood while someone else tried to start it. You need to use a conditioning charger such as an Optimate. And then I couldn't get it started again. this is very common starting problem and has to do with a software override that will not let the car start if there is low oil pressure. There will usually be OBDII codes associated with timing-related problems, but not always. Fiat 500 no start or crank fix. 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. It has a picture guide for all the fuses and relays. No "whirr whirr whirr whirr" noise of the engine trying to turn over. I have a 2012 Fiat 500c and the headlights don't turn off with the engine off or on, with light control off also. Just a wild guess, but maybe the fuel system "drains" itself in a month. 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. It took me leaving it three weeks at their service department after having it towed to them twice to diagnose it correctly. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. They tried overnighting the part, but it appears it seems to have gotten lost. Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or coasting downhill. What does that mean? It took a lot of pumping to get the flow started and the oil moved slowly through the tube. happened twice. #1. Stereo keeps playing after my car is turned off. Only replace drained batteries with new batteries in the same voltage, size, and specification. I was one of the unlucky that couldn't get their car to start and had to have it towed to dealership. No start. 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. My daughter's 500L battery goes dead if the car sits for something like a week. The brake probably feels stiffer than normal because you have no engine vacuum assisting you. Suspect the alternator if the battery light stays on after charging your cars battery or jumping it. I bought the Abarth 500C used and do not have an owner's manual. Fiat / 500 / 2013 / after sitting for awhile my. Its likely your 500 had a rough idle before. A split second it sounds like its going to catch and then it just whines like free spinning. Check out our discussions on the Fiat 500, Abarth, 595, engine specs, MPGs and more! If it is manual make sure you press the clutch all the way, if it is an automatic is the transmission properly in the P or N position? All - Answered by a verified Auto Mechanic. Depending on the season (we are in northwest Ohio) one of them becomes my daily driver, the other sits. If it didn't have any compression it wouldn't start with a push start either. Your dealer, is it Alfa/Fiat of Providence, RI, by any chance? I may sell my Toy Car? 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. like a switch or gear shift interlock, etc). You lose more the harder its pushed through the AOS, not due to bad rings or burning oil. 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. You are using an out of date browser. i use a power cut-off switch to keep a charged battery, but after more than 30 days away, the car will not start unless i push-start it..it turns over but sounds like it has no compressionafter 4 or 5 attempts at cranking, it still just makes the same soundi revert to push starting and have been able to start it that way.Detroit customer service has no answers for me and my dealership told me i should buy a different car..they said this car wasn't designed for my driving needs. It can take several tries before the oil pressure builds up in the cylinder head to actuate the valves. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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 imagine the tires won't be happy with low temperatures, but is there a risk of damaging them if driven gently? The codes will likely be related to the potential issues listed below. WILWOOD front breaks, Fiamm 66020 air trumpets, hood struts, ANDROID AUTO(S10), ROARPEDAL takes away the lag, 124 Spider Battery Expert and Consultant. Maybe one of us could help. . Don't give up. So I'm having trouble starting the car after it sitting in the garage for a few months. It may not display this or other websites correctly. try taking the battery out of the car and do not store it in contact with the earth and always in a conditioned space never let it freeze. Make sure you have strong battery. Thanks! Versatile Solutions Inc., Suite no 10301, 94 Solaris Avenue, Camana Bay, Cayman Islands. Sounds like a bad relay. Jen answered 3 years ago I'm wondering what it turned out being? You don't want to keep cranking as the starter can overheat/burn up. The car sat for two weeks and although it started on the first crank, it did idle super rough. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Check out our discussions on the Fiat 500, Abarth, 595, engine specs, MPGs and more! I have a 2012 Fiat. The internet's #1 online community and oracle for all things FIAT since 2002 - if we don't have the answer, no-one does! Broken back is a miserably long and painful recovery process. It just doesn't have enough power to start the car. If it starts up, you know the problem. Could it be possible the MA Brick lost its prime? You don't want to keep cranking as the starter can overheat/burn up. You want to do it in intervals. If your 500 isnt getting enough fuel, or any fuel at all, it may have a bad fuel filter or a bad fuel pump. 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. Starters might not be your issue. In normal use, the acid forms a soluble sulphate but when it's parked an insoluble sulphate forms which clogs the battery cells. Ask questions in the forums, fix common issues using our helpful guides, upload your photos to the gallery or buy and sell with the online classifieds. FORGE VALVE V4.1 Euro-drive-lite- RACE + map, NGEN Coils and PTP turbo blanket, catch can, REMUS Axleback with Carbon Fiber tips. Soo instead of cranking forever try cranking for 10-20 seconds, wait 30-60 seconds, repeat. But I didn't think I had let the clutch out too fast. One of the most significant issues that will cause a vehicle to crank but not start are ignition issues. Hello all; my 2012 Fiat 500 Sport 72k miles wont start or crank. Same response. The oil level is spot on. Broken cam belt? How many times did you crank it with the fuse pulled? You want to do it in intervals. Mine did. Immediately restarted it again and all was good. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. To the OP. Would just adding that small amount of oil without draining any result in an overfill? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Great car, fun for my wife to drive. Visual inspection for discoloration / etc. They always deny that it could be the obvious problem. I'd appreciate any insights any of you might have or recommendation. Oil usage is all in how you drive it. A battery charger or one of those jump start battery boxes could be helpful too. Oil from the valve train drain down to the oil pan. JavaScript is disabled. Any dealer should know to check the battery first here. The manual warns about it. It tries to crank, starter is good, battery is good and it's been on a tender. 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. 1. One of the first things I checked. 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. Staffed M-F 7:30am-5:30pm EST by the Stellantis Social Engagement Team. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I am now charging my battery because I have tried for the past 3 days. If you do take it to the dealer, change the spark plugs before you go. 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. Make sure you have strong battery. Look in the manual. I looked down and even though the shift was in "park" the letter "D" was lit up on the shift display. Most modern vehicles come with smart keys that have electronic protection built in. Do you have any "add on" accessories like a remote start or anything like that? 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. 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. When there is no spark, the engine will not start. I guess someone is pointing at a lack of oil to operate the valves? And yes it is a dual clutch, not a 'real' stick. Check out our discussions on the Fiat 500, Abarth, 595, engine specs, MPGs and more! Oil from the valve train drain down to the oil pan. There are a lot of issues that can cause your 500 not to start. I cranked it for an extended time and TaDa it fired up and ran fine. It will not start but . There is 3/4 fuel in the tank. BlueTooth music streaming. Update: I cranked the Abarth for 15 seconds. Youll probably have a misfire-related code such as P0300, P0301, etc, Many things, including bad spark plugs, bad coil packs, bad plug wires, computer issues, and more, can cause ignition issues. So, I had what sounds like a similar starting problem to you at the beginning of this year. 124 RED SPIDER MANUAL ABARTH. Try tapping on the starter relay while the key is turned to the ignition position. Well I took my abarth out today after Its foray long winter hibernation and I can attest that it would not start until I got some oil in the top end - meant draining and refilling - then fires up on second crank surprisingly disappointed - oil pump design is not good Has nothing to do with the oil pump, it will get there eventually. I simply charged the battery (left it on an intelligent charger overnight) and it fired up the next day. I am also going to check for a seized alternator that I was reading somewhere in this forum. Nearest FIAT dealer is backed up til December. Check out our discussions on the Fiat 500, Abarth, 595, engine specs, MPGs and more! darn that stinks than check for spark, also crankshaft positioning sensor see if u have power going to that. Just another FYI, I had a 500 Abarth before with the exact same engine and I was out of town for 7 months for work. I will try locking it and see what happens. I tried to find a real stick to force my daughter to learn to drive one but it was very difficult to find one near northwest Ohio with the rest of the options I wanted. 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. Try repeatedly turning the key. any help? I told them what the ussue was on day one. 2. That plug is certainly NOT fouled. . Glad to hear they are taking care of you and the issue. I know there have been some posts made about no-start problems after Spiders have sat for a period of time. When the starter isnt functioning, it is impossible to start your car. If your 500 won't start, be happy if you see the check engine light. after a few crankings, the car will start. this has been going on since i purchased the car new in 2012..500 POP standard trans. Anyone here can shed some light on this issue. My car has less than 5K miles on it, so how could it possibly be the plugs? The intake valves are actuated by oil pressure in the multi-actuator in that head.. Sorry yes - I was just mentioning the most obvious ones to check as they can be left on as in 'user error' - anything else would be classed as a fault really and should be sorted by the dealer because if none of those others are switching off it would require a warranty repair to sort it. 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. Tips of the unlucky that could n't get it started the threads is at. 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