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What does the Start&Stop light on the Fiat 500 X indicate?
Answer: If the orange light of the Start&Stop system on the dashboard of your new Fiat 500 X turns on, it means that there is a malfunction and you should imm... Read all

Posted on 25-06-2023
What problem does the Fiat Punto have with the "city mode"?
Answer: The "city mode" is considered the main culprit for the malfunctioning of the power steering on the Fiat Punto, but in reality, even if it were possibl... Read all

Posted on 20-06-2023
Why is the license plate light on the Fiat 500 not working?
Answer: If the license plate light of the Fiat 500 is not working, it is possible that the appropriate bulb is blown; the problem could also be due to the cor... Read all

Posted on 27-05-2023
What does the red engine light on the Fiat Ducato 2 indicate?
Answer: If the red engine light remains on on the dashboard of your second-generation Fiat Ducato (year 1993-2016), then there is a rather serious anomaly tha... Read all

Posted on 18-04-2023
How much engine oil does the fuel tank of the Panda 1 2 petrol contain?
Answer: The engine oil that the Panda 1 2 petrol tank contains is about 2.8 liters. Therefore, if you need to completely replace the engine oil in your Fiat P... Read all

Posted on 17-04-2023
Why does the power steering light come on in the Panda 169?
Answer: When the power steering light comes on in the Panda 169, it often depends on the steering angle sensor located on the steering column. In this case, i... Read all

Posted on 9-04-2023
What does the yellow warning light with an exclamation point in a triangle indicate in the Fiat Doblò?
Answer: In the Fiat Doblo, the yellow warning light depicting an exclamation point inside a triangle indicates the presence of a general malfunction, not furt... Read all

Posted on 8-04-2023
What does the message "service expired" mean on a Fiat Doblò?
Answer: If the wording "service expired" appears on the instrument panel of a Fiat Doblo, it means that the deadline for performing maintenance service (calcu... Read all

Posted on 4-04-2023
Where are the fuses located in the Fiat Ducato?
Answer: The fuses of the Fiat Ducato are contained within the appropriate fuse boxes present on the vehicle: on this type of vehicle, two boxes can be identif... Read all

Posted on 31-03-2023
How to reset the Fiat Croma service light?
Answer: If the engine oil change message appears on the Fiat Croma instrument panel and you want to reset this warning light, turn on the instrument panel and... Read all

Posted on 29-03-2023
What does the coupon expired warning light on the Fiat 500 mean?
Answer: If the warning light with the wording coupon expired appears on the dashboard of the Fiat 500, it means that you need to go to a workshop to have the ... Read all

Posted on 14-03-2023
What does the triangle warning light with the exclamation point mean in the Fiat 500?
Answer: If the triangle-shaped warning light with an exclamation point in the center appears on the dashboard of the Fiat 500, it means that there is a generi... Read all

Posted on 11-03-2023
What to do if the gearbox is noisy in the Fiat Panda?
Answer: After a few thousand kilometers it could happen that the gearbox of our Fiat Panda becomes a little noisy, often only when the gear is engaged or in p... Read all

Posted on 10-03-2023
Where do you put the coolant in the Fiat Punto?
Answer: The coolant filler cap of the Fiat Punto could be located on the radiator pan or on the expansion tank, depending on the model and/or year of producti... Read all

Posted on 9-03-2023
Where is the alternator fuse located on the Fiat Ducato?
Answer: On Fiat Ducato (mk2), the alternator relay is located on the battery plate, and is number 72 of 125Ah; for the 2.0 JTD version with heating system it ... Read all

Posted on 8-03-2023
What does the parking assistance not available on the Fiat 500 mean?
Answer: If the parking assistance not available message appears on the Fiat 500, the cause could be the fuse that has failed, therefore the fuse must be check... Read all

Posted on 11-02-2023
How to set the clock on Fiat Tipo?
Answer: There are two ways to set the clock on your Fiat Tipo. The first of these is through the car radio menu, first deactivating the automatic time synchro... Read all

Posted on 7-02-2023
Where is the outside temperature sensor on the Fiat Panda located?
Answer: The external temperature sensor of the Fiat Panda is located in the rear-view mirror on the driver's side; to access it, simply unclip and remove the ... Read all

Posted on 4-02-2023
Where is the USB port fuse located on a Fiat 500?
Answer: The USB port fuse on a Fiat 500 is located in the box located in the passenger compartment, more precisely between the steering wheel and the driver's... Read all

Posted on 20-01-2023
What does the CITY warning light on the Fiat Panda indicate?
Answer: When the CITY warning light appears on the Fiat Panda instrument panel, it means that city driving mode has been activated. In this way the electric s... Read all

Posted on 19-01-2023
How to reset the Uconnect system in the Fiat Tipo?
Answer: In the event that the Fiat Tipo's Uconnect multimedia system shows signs of malfunctioning, we can try to solve it with a soft reset. To do this, simp... Read all

Posted on 18-01-2023
Why doesn't the heater on the Fiat Freemont work?
Answer: If the heating of the Fiat Freemont does not work it is possible that the passenger compartment heating radiator or its pipes are damaged; the problem... Read all

Posted on 1-01-2023
Where to put water in the Fiat Panda?
Answer: The coolant tank is located inside the engine compartment. It is recognizable by its pink/coral colour. We recommend topping up only with a cold engin... Read all

Posted on 26-12-2022
What to do when the steering of the Fiat 500 is locked?
Answer: When the steering wheel of the Fiat 500 locks up, the problem can be solved simply by inserting the key into the ignition, turning it as if you were s... Read all

Posted on 7-12-2022
How to bleed the Fiat Punto clutch pedal?
Answer: The clutch pedal bleeds when the pedal does not "return" fully. In this case the pedal, cable or control linkage may be seized. We can try to lubricat... Read all

Posted on 20-11-2022
Why does the Fiat Tipo Uconnect system not work?
Answer: In most cases, it is an incompatibility of the bluetooth system of the phone you are trying to connect, or an outdated software version of Uconnect it... Read all

Posted on 10-11-2022
What does the ESP and Hill Holder light on the Grande Punto mean?
Answer: If the message hill holder not available and ESP not available appears on the Fiat Grande Punto, it means that there is a fault in the steering sensor... Read all

Posted on 4-11-2022
How is the door panel removed in the 2017 Fiat Tipo?
Answer: To disassemble the door panel we need to open the door and remove the plastic inserts of the panel (the mechanism is interlocking) and the fixing scre... Read all

Posted on 27-10-2022
What is the position of the fuse box on the Fiat Freemont?
Answer: The fuse box in the passenger compartment of the car is located in the lower part of the dashboard on the passenger side immediately behind the gloveb... Read all

Posted on 24-10-2022
Where is the fuse of the reversing light of the Fiat Punto located?
Answer: The fuse of the reversing light of the Fiat Punto is located inside the fuse box positioned under the steering column: the fuse in question is indicat... Read all

Posted on 16-10-2022
Why does the Fiat 500 radiator cap not open?
Answer: If the Fiat 500 radiator coolant cap does not open, you are most likely experiencing extreme fluid pressure in the radiator. It is advisable to wait a... Read all

Posted on 25-09-2022
How much does it cost to replace the brake pads of a Fiat Panda?
Answer: The cost of replacing the brake pads of a Fiat Panda on average is around 60.00 euros. The price may vary according to the quality and brand of the ch... Read all

Posted on 21-09-2022
What does the S warning light on the Fiat 500 indicate?
Answer: When the S warning light with two arrows around it on the instrument panel of the Fiat 500, it means that the Start & Stop system has been activated. ... Read all

Posted on 13-09-2022
Why does the trunk of the Fiat 500C not open?
Answer: The Fiat 500C trunk malfunctions are very frequent and most of the time they concern its automatic opening during the activation of the soft top. The ... Read all

Posted on 6-09-2022
How much does the panoramic roof cost in the Fiat 500?
Answer: The panoramic roof of the Fiat 500 is standard, except in the basic version. The opening version costs around 700 euros. In general it depends on the ... Read all

Posted on 5-09-2022
What is the Fiat Panda brake light fuse?
Answer: The complete diagram of the fuses of your Fiat Panda can be found in the user and maintenance manual. Specifically, that of the rear lights is fifteen... Read all

Posted on 4-09-2022
How to reset the car radio in the Fiat Punto?
Answer: The Fiat Punto does not have a specific button or procedure for resetting the radio, to be carried out for example in the event of frequent malfunctio... Read all

Posted on 4-09-2022
Why do the front headlights of the Fiat Bravo no longer work?
Answer: In the event that the headlights in our Fiat Bravo suddenly stop working, the first thing we can do is check the condition of each bulb and, if damage... Read all

Posted on 2-09-2022
Where is the water temperature sensor located in the Fiat Seicento 1.1?
Answer: In the Fiat Seicento, the coolant temperature sensor is located on the right side of the engine, when looking at the car from the front, at about half... Read all

Posted on 26-08-2022
What function does fuse 13 have in a Fiat Multipla?
Answer: The fuse number 13 of a Fiat Multipla has an amperage of 15 and is assigned to: front, rear and side turn signals, brake lights, flasher, third brake ... Read all

Posted on 25-08-2022
Where is the Fiat Ducato starter relay located?
Answer: The starter fuses in the Fiat Ducato are located in the engine compartment, next to the cooling fan, in a special compartment. They are the 50 amp F02... Read all

Posted on 23-08-2022
How do you remove the internal door panel on the FIAT Panda 141?
Answer: Removing the front door trim panel requires some care in doing the job, but it is nothing very complicated. The internal handle frame is disassembled,... Read all

Posted on 22-08-2022
How to solve an electric driving problem on the Fiat 600?
Answer: It may happen that the power steering warning light comes on intermittently on the Fiat 600 and that the steering wheel becomes very hard to drive. Po... Read all

Posted on 22-08-2022
What does the oil warning light indicate in the Fiat 500X?
Answer: The oil warning light on the Fiat 500X serves as a reminder to all motorists of the need to change the engine oil and its filter in order to preserve ... Read all

Posted on 20-08-2022
Why does the power steering of the Fiat Punto fail?
Answer: A frequent fault is the malfunction of the power steering, and therefore of the power steering, in fact the Cyty warning light comes on and the steeri... Read all

Posted on 10-08-2022
What causes the power steering problem on the Fiat Panda?
Answer: The electric power steering (EPS) problem on the Fiat Panda is very common. When this column fails, the power steering is deactivated in both directio... Read all

Posted on 9-08-2022
What are the problems with the City mode of the Fiat Seicento?
Answer: When problems arise on the Fiat Seicento related to entering City mode, it means that some steering components may be damaged: the first to be checked... Read all

Posted on 9-08-2022
What are the yellow warning lights on the Fiat 500X?
Answer: The yellow warning lights of the Fiat 500X include all those warning lights that are responsible for signaling a fault in the device they are associat... Read all

Posted on 4-08-2022
How do you reset the tire pressure warning light on the Fiat Ducato?
Answer: This light can be reset simply, so there is no need to go to a workshop. Turn on the instrument panel, press the SET button on the left of the steerin... Read all

Posted on 7-07-2022
How to remove the oil change warning light in the Fiat Tipo?
Answer: Resetting the oil change warning light on the Fiat Tipo is very simple, this operation should only be carried out after having carried out maintenance... Read all

Posted on 26-06-2022

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