# \#500 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/560-tag/560.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Fiat 500L limp mode issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500l-limp-mode-issues/195608)
**Author:** [@jonsorrl1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonsorrl1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500l-limp-mode-issues/195608 "2024-08-08T13:41:06Z")
I have a 2013 Fiat 500L 1.3 Diesel Multijet. A few months ago the car started to behave erratically, and would routinely go into limp mode. I had the timing chain changed, and eventually a replacement engine (the same … --- ## [2016 Fiat 500 sunroof won’t close correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiat-500-sunroof-won-t-close-correctly/174500)
**Author:** [@Jonny31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonny31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiat-500-sunroof-won-t-close-correctly/174500 "2021-01-27T01:53:41Z")
Sun roof on fiat 500L does not close correctly. Still have an air space open after it finishes closing. --- ## [2012 Fiat 500 - are starter failures related to the transmission failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-are-starter-failures-related-to-the-transmission-failure/162620)
**Author:** [@Anne18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne18)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-are-starter-failures-related-to-the-transmission-failure/162620 "2020-04-10T14:02:13Z")
This car has had 3 starters since purchase, and the transmission is going. Could the starter failures have anything to do with the transmission going. The car has only 45,466 --- ## [Unexpected acceleration in my Fiat 500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexpected-acceleration-in-my-fiat-500/155774)
**Author:** [@GaryPage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryPage)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexpected-acceleration-in-my-fiat-500/155774 "2020-01-03T21:48:40Z")
Like S. Newman, Benica, CA, US my Fiat 500L on two occasions, one getting ready to park and one while stopping at a red light, unexpectedly accelerated. No there was no loose mat on the accelerator and yes I had my foot … --- ## [Fiat 500 excessive tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-excessive-tire-wear/83562)
**Author:** [@RubyTwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RubyTwo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-excessive-tire-wear/83562 "2019-06-20T03:04:54Z")
I bought a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport manual transmission in October 2011. I put on around 2,000 miles/month mostly commuting to work. In August 2012, I took it to be inspected and the tires would not pass inspection (NH). I re… --- ## [2015 Fiat 500 overheated, now won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-500-overheated-now-won-t-start/127629)
**Author:** [@marcello07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcello07)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-500-overheated-now-won-t-start/127629 "2018-10-28T03:57:00Z")
my car over heated, it was missing prestone, i filled it up but now car won’t start. --- ## [Power Loss and Throttle Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-and-throttle-issues/124716)
**Author:** [@wluu23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wluu23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-and-throttle-issues/124716 "2018-09-10T21:14:27Z")
I have a '15 Fiat 500 Abarth automatic transmission that I drive with manual shifters 100% of the time with ESC off. After taking it the car to the dealership to replace the throttle body (they also updated the PCM) my c… --- ## [2012 Fiat 500 license plate lamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-license-plate-lamps/119048)
**Author:** [@edwaredcrane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwaredcrane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-license-plate-lamps/119048 "2018-06-17T18:18:49Z")
i my license plate lamps went out. Fiat does not make a replacement bulbs for the 2012. Starting in 2013 they changed out the bulbs. i tried to in stall a after market LED light and it does not really work well. What … --- ## [Import Canadian Fiat into France?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/import-canadian-fiat-into-france/116445)
**Author:** [@Appalbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Appalbarry)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/import-canadian-fiat-into-france/116445 "2018-05-06T22:45:43Z")
We have a hot, red 2016 Fiat 500 Turbo. Bought new in Vancouver. We’re planning a move to Normandy, in France. After five minutes of intense research it seems that shipping the car by container from Canada to France i… --- ## [Transmission fault light in 2012 Fiat 500C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fault-light-in-2012-fiat-500c/116327)
**Author:** [@LexieDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LexieDavis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fault-light-in-2012-fiat-500c/116327 "2018-04-26T21:25:03Z")
what would cause a transmission fault light in a 2012 fiat 500 lounge --- ## [Hit by a Donut Truck - Hidden Damage to Fiat in Rear End Collision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-by-a-donut-truck-hidden-damage-to-fiat-in-rear-end-collision/102672)
**Author:** [@lorimansell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lorimansell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-by-a-donut-truck-hidden-damage-to-fiat-in-rear-end-collision/102672 "2017-04-10T00:52:38Z")
\ So I've got a 2013 Fiat Lounge with around 30,000 miles. I was rear ended by a large donut delivery truc… --- ## [New Fiat 500 periodically getting a string of warning messages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-fiat-500-periodically-getting-a-string-of-warning-messages/96400)
**Author:** [@Blissey1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blissey1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-fiat-500-periodically-getting-a-string-of-warning-messages/96400 "2016-11-08T12:02:30Z")
So a friend of mine recently leased a 2016 Fiat 500x and they're experiencing a problem where about once a week, they'll get a string of like 10 warning messages all in a row on the dashboard. The say something is wrong … --- ## [Fiat 500e](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500e/82833)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500e/82833 "2013-12-26T03:31:03Z")
OK, I know the acronym and I read the favorite Fiat jokes, but I am still very interested in the new electric car. Does anyone have any solid information about its performance? --- ## [Drip under car caused by clutch or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drip-under-car-caused-by-clutch-or-something-else/70916)
**Author:** [@omccarth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/omccarth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drip-under-car-caused-by-clutch-or-something-else/70916 "2012-02-13T08:57:35Z")
Hi, I was teaching my girlfriend to drive a stick shift last night and we ran into some difficulties when it came to getting the car in first while using the accelerator. Not long after I noticed a drip coming from the u… --- ## [Small car with "upright" seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-car-with-upright-seat/70324)
**Author:** [@BRG1632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRG1632)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-car-with-upright-seat/70324 "2012-01-13T06:29:38Z")
Surprised you didn't recommend the fiat 500. Small car with upright seating! --- ## [Fiat 500 Sport 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-sport-2012/68513)
**Author:** [@smonsalve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smonsalve)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-sport-2012/68513 "2011-10-30T13:31:22Z")
Listened to your great show on Saturday, Oct 8th and loved the discussion you had with the VW Bug lady! Your advice for her to buy a new Fiat 500 was perfect! I just wanted to share that I just did purchase a new 2012 … --- ## [Fiat 500 or Scion TC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-or-scion-tc/63630)
**Author:** [@isshanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isshanna)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-or-scion-tc/63630 "2011-04-27T12:43:39Z")
Somebody might have already asked this, but i didn't see it anywhere on the forums. My friend is looking at getting a new car, and for some reason she is dead set on a brand new scion tc, where as my roommate is convince… --- ## [Fiat 500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500/59660)
**Author:** [@cdlane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdlane)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500/59660 "2011-01-11T00:30:55Z")
I would be buying my first ever new car. Older gal with style and no kids or dogs but a taller husband. Is the Fiat 500 a good choice. Whadda ya think? --- ## [Power steering fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leak/52547)
**Author:** [@andypat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andypat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leak/52547 "2010-07-27T19:54:35Z")
Can power steering fluid leak, but not leave a puddle or some evidence? Took my car in for an oil change, and they told me I need my power steering replaced because of the leak - for $1,300! That was 2 months ago. I'm… --- ## [A/C compressor out at 45,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-out-at-45-000-miles/52015)
**Author:** [@lablueii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lablueii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2010, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-out-at-45-000-miles/52015 "2010-07-18T23:44:08Z")
First let me say I know very little about cars. I have a 2005 Ford 500. I recently noticed that my car was not cooling. I live in central Mississippi and we have been having consistent 95-102F temps. I was use to it tak… --- ## [Fine oil leak at top of windshield post on 2001 MB SL500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fine-oil-leak-at-top-of-windshield-post-on-2001-mb-sl500/49446)
**Author:** [@Randall\_Winter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randall_Winter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fine-oil-leak-at-top-of-windshield-post-on-2001-mb-sl500/49446 "2010-07-03T23:34:21Z")
I get a drop of two on each corner post at the top after putting the top up or down. Is this a simple fix? --- ## [Inport and register an antique fiat 500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inport-and-register-an-antique-fiat-500/30003)
**Author:** [@gmronchi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmronchi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2009, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inport-and-register-an-antique-fiat-500/30003 "2009-05-05T12:15:36Z")
Hello. Do you know if I can actually inport, register and drive a 1959 fiat 500 bianchina. I know that if the car is older than 25 year does not have to comply with any safety and pollution requirements (it does not eve… --- ## [Importing my Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-my-fiat-500-1-2-lounge/17456)
**Author:** [@allikp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allikp)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2008, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-my-fiat-500-1-2-lounge/17456 "2008-07-31T19:20:46Z")
Does anyone know how to get a European Union manufactured, right hand steering, 2008 Fiat 500 through US Customs and registered in California? Does the car need the steering wheel moved to the left side of the car??!! He… --- ## [Fiat 500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500/17453)
**Author:** [@allikp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allikp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500/17453 "2008-07-30T20:25:04Z")
Does anyone know how to get my 2008 Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge, European Union manufactured car through US Customs and registered in California? Help! --- ## [Ford 500 ac - recharge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-500-ac-recharge/17191)
**Author:** [@mhelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhelton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2008, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-500-ac-recharge/17191 "2008-07-25T22:34:38Z")
I am a owner of a 2005 Ford 500 and I want to recharge my AC myself and need to know where at on the car's engine the recharge connection is? Manuals do not go that in-depth. Thanks for the help. Mike Helton West… --- ## [What is the right transmission fluid for 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 XL?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-right-transmission-fluid-for-1969-ford-galaxie-500-xl/677)
**Author:** [@pavelj539](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pavelj539)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2007, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-right-transmission-fluid-for-1969-ford-galaxie-500-xl/677 "2007-06-18T03:18:37Z")
Can anyone please recommend the right type of fluid for 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 XL with automatic transmission (C6), Y engine (8 Cyl. 390 CID)? What currently available brand/type/grade would be appropriate? Please mention…