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How the Blue & Me system can cause parasitic power consumption on a Fiat 500

Model: Fiat 500 312 - Years 2007-2024
Part: Battery

The Blue & Me module is known to cause parasitic current consumption on the Fiat 500, especially those produced between 2007 and 2016, leading to battery drain, especially if the vehicle remains stationary for extended periods. In addition to battery drain, another symptom is the flashing of the mileage on the display and malfunctioning of the bluetooth system: the problem is generally related to a malfunction of the module itself, or a communication issue on the vehicle's CANBUS network. In some cases, simply updating the software can solve the problem, in other cases it may be necessary to replace the module, while in extreme cases, deactivating the Blue & Me module seems to be the only way to solve the parasitic consumption issue.

Posted on 26 February 2025 by ScegliAuto

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