Fiat 500 Service Bulletins
425 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 3, 2015•Document ID: 10217387Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; AIR BAGS; SERVICE BRAKES; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 05-010-15
- Date Added:
- August 8, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFront Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves cleaning excessive sealant from the front brake caliper adaptor brackets and replacing the adaptor bracket mounting bolts and/or replacing the front brake pads and related hardware. The customer may describe one or more of the front brake squeak/squeal noise symptoms/conditions: ? Squeak/squeal noise during moderate brake apply combined with light steering. The noise typically occurs with warm brakes after several brake applications. ? Squeak/squeal noise during low speed brake apply with vehicle moving forward or reverse. The noise typically only occurs after the vehicle sits overnight in colder ambient temperatures and the noise will go away after a few brake applications.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 3, 2015•Document ID: 10216149Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 05-010-15
- Date Added:
- July 25, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- JEEP
SummaryFront Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves cleaning excessive sealant from the front brake caliper adaptor brackets and replacing the adaptor bracket mounting bolts and/or replacing the front brake pads and related hardware. The customer may describe one or more of the front brake squeak/squeal noise symptoms/conditions: ? Squeak/squeal noise during moderate brake apply combined with light steering. The noise typically occurs with warm brakes after several brake applications. ? Squeak/squeal noise during low speed brake apply with vehicle moving forward or reverse. The noise typically only occurs after the vehicle sits overnight in colder ambient temperatures and the noise will go away after a few brake applications.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 3, 2015•Document ID: 10151730Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 05-010-15
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFront Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves cleaning excessive sealant from the front brake caliper adaptor brackets and replacing the adaptor bracket mounting bolts and/or replacing the front brake pads and related hardware. The customer may describe one or more of the front brake squeak/squeal noise symptoms/conditions: ? Squeak/squeal noise during moderate brake apply combined with light steering. The noise typically occurs with warm brakes after several brake applications. ? Squeak/squeal noise during low speed brake apply with vehicle moving forward or reverse. The noise typically only occurs after the vehicle sits overnight in colder ambient temperatures and the noise will go away after a few brake applications.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 29, 2015•Document ID: 10148690Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 08-092-15
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryElectronic Power Steering System (EPS) Instrument Cluster Lamp ON This bulletin involves reprogramming the Electric Power Steering (EPS) module with the latest available software to correct an erroneous EPS lamp illumination. The customer may describe the Power Steering System Warning lamp is illuminated on the instrument cluster. Upon further inspection, the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): C1214-87 Conf Data Code Request Message - Missing Message error set in the EPS control unit.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 29, 2015•Document ID: 10058780Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB-08-092-15
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFIAT 500X: ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED . ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDS REPROGRAMMING WITH LATEST SOFTWARE TO CORRECT AN ERRONEOUS EPS LAMP ILLUMINATION *CN
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 23, 2015•Document ID: 10148681Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 21-024-15 REV-B
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFlash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P0711 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance. ? P1CC9 - Unable to Engage Gear. ? P1D98 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch B or D Defective. ? P1DAD - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation. ? U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. In addition, the customer may also experience one or more of the following transmission related conditions: ? Garage Shifts (Shifting from Park or Neutral into Drive or Reverse.) ? Harsh 1-2 upshifts. ? Less than desired accelerator pedal response in Sport and TractionPlus modes. ? RPM flare at engine start. ? Less than desired idle performance when shifting into DRIVE or REVERSE following a cold start.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 23, 2015•Document ID: 10148678Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-030-15 REV-B
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFlash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). ? U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. ? P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. ? P0171 - Fuel System 1/1 Lean. ? P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. In addition, customers may experience one or more of the following concerns: ? Clatter or ticking noise from the engine at idle. ? RPM flare at cold start. ? Less than desired idle performance. ? Cold engine RPM surge with gear engagement.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 23, 2015•Document ID: 10058573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB-18-030-15REVA
- Date Added:
- October 13, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFIAT: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO POSSIBLE RPM COLD ENGINE SURGE WHILE ENGAGED IN GEAR, ROUGH IDLE COLD START, 02 SENSOR 1/1 SLOW RESPONSE AND WOULD NEED LATEST SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED TO ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). MODEL 2016 500X. *PE UPDATED 11/30/15 *CN
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 23, 2015•Document ID: 10058532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB21-024-15REVA
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFIAT: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING WITH LATEST SOFTWARE *CN UPDATED 12/3/15 *CN
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 19, 2015•Document ID: 10148670Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 08-088-15
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFlash: RA3 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software. The customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Display screen may lock up during very hot temperatures. ? Rear camera unintentionally switches off and display screen turns blue. ? Radio resets. ? Radio sluggish performance. ? Bluetooth dropped connections. ? Hands free calling poor sounding. ? Navigation GPS off location. ? No GPS intermittently. ? Voice recognition poor. ? Remove SAT button (soft key) on a vehicle that is not equipped with Sirius Satellite. ? Vehicles equipped with SDARS (Satellite) and No SDARS (No Satellite) may have a fast reset condition of the radio while the navigation system is active.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 18, 2015•Document ID: 10148669Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 08-086-15 REV-A
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryRA2 Radio Software Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the radio software. The customer may notice a false message displayed in the Cluster; Parking Sensors Unavailable and/or Sound System Unavailable.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 17, 2015•Document ID: 10148668Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 08-086-15
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryRA2 Radio Software Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the radio software. The customer may notice a false message may be displayed on the radio; Audio & Parking Sensors Not Available.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 16, 2015•Document ID: 10148666Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 08-085-15
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFlash: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest available software. The customers may notice that the IPC brightness level may not adjust correctly to correspond with the outside light levels. Also an enhancement was made to properly calculate and display when the next service maintenance is needed.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 16, 2015•Document ID: 10058753Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB-08-085-15
- Date Added:
- November 12, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFIAT 500X: THE IPC BRIGHTNESS LEVEL MIGHT NOT ADJUST CORRECTLY. REPROGRAMMING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH LATEST SOFTWARE *CN
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 12, 2015•Document ID: 10148663Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 08-059-15 REV-B
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryRA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA4 Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Travel Link soft key missing (U.S. only). ? Weather map now available for SXM (U.S. only). ? Cannot select different map displays. ? Point Of Interest (POI) cannot be added as waypoints. ? Conference calls may not display all active callers. ? Improve iPod response time, to start playing audio. ? Browsing knob inoperative after exiting Short Message Service (SMS). ? ?Where Am I? feature inoperative while driving. ? When using iPod touch, the incorrect song name may be displayed. ? May not display Auto Park Brake menu, if equipped. ? Cannot create a new SMS, using phone numbers. ? Display the correct message, when in service mode. ? Poor or no audio from the radio, also radio controls may not respond. On further inspection the technician my find DTC B223B-00 Vehicle Configuration Mismatch. ? False error message while in service brake mode. ? Personal setting lost after key cycle, dynamic guidelines and Show Time bar. IMPROVEMENTS ? Display Travel Link soft key on more of the display screens (U.S. only). ? Display the correct media screen when using iPod touch. ? Improve screen layouts during media playback. ? Improved SMS screen displays. ? Correctly display speed lockout messages. ? Color improvements on navigation map. ? Improved chime warning volumes. ? Browsing improvements for Bluetooth audio. ? Improved conference call handling. ? Improved Voice Recognition (VR) commands for AM radio request.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 29, 2015•Document ID: 10148999Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 24-003-15 REV-A
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- JEEP
SummaryAir Conditioning Inoperative This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) module with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience the loss of air conditioning operation.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 29, 2015•Document ID: 10148997Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-061-15
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFlash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set in the PCM. P0141 - O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 29, 2015•Document ID: 10058822Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB-18-061-15
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
Summary2016 FIAT 500X: BULLETIN FOR VEHICLES MADE ON OR AFTER 02/02/2015. CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. ALSO PROCEDURE FOR SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE *CN
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 27, 2015•Document ID: 10148992Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-032-15 REV-C
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFlash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience one of the following conditions or a a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set in the PCM. ? P0141 - O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance. ? Crank no start condition in extreme cold temperatures of -4°F (-20°C) partially due to the available fuel blend conditions. Additional Software Improvements Include: ? P1046 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P1048 - Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104C - Cylinder 4 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 27, 2015•Document ID: 10148991Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-010-15 REV-C
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- FIAT
SummaryFlash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P0141 Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance (software has been updated to better address this DTC, for EAB engines). ? P1046 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P1048 - Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104C - Cylinder 4 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P061A Internal Control Module Torque Performance (2014 Vehicles only). ? Improved reverse lamp activation time (2015 auto trans only). ? Improved cold weather starting, below -4 °F (-20 °C).
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