# \#fiat **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/fiat/1041.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2013 Fiat 500 - Smoke and burning smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-smoke-and-burning-smell/199297)
**Author:** [@Daisy58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daisy58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-smoke-and-burning-smell/199297 "2025-02-28T21:07:36Z")
Black smoke and metalic burni g smell --- ## [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 … --- ## [Questions about a fiat Punto Evo button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-a-fiat-punto-evo-button/192296)
**Author:** [@cletch73\_186448](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cletch73_186448)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-a-fiat-punto-evo-button/192296 "2023-08-15T19:51:15Z")
Hello, I have a button in my fiat Punto Evo that I have no clue what it does. The one next to the AC. It’s mostly for my own knowledge ! Thank you! --- ## [Really, Fiat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-fiat/191076)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-fiat/191076 "2023-07-29T07:07:13Z")
Apparently, Fiat is giving it another try in The US, with their EV. The nearest Fiat dealership to my house is now only providing service, as they have taken down the Fiat sign, and have no Fiats (new, or used!) on thei… --- ## [Buying a Fiat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-fiat/64019)
**Author:** [@lp115lp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lp115lp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-fiat/64019 "2011-04-25T16:33:02Z")
Can anyone here give me the straight facts on buying a Fiat (new)? I want to get a Fiat Panda 4x4 but I can't find anyway to buy one in the USA, Canada or Mexico. I read these get 58mpg highway and from the videos I… --- ## [Grinding Noise from Engine after Entering Puddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-from-engine-after-entering-puddle/191114)
**Author:** [@ozanemredemirdosya\_185612](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozanemredemirdosya_185612)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-from-engine-after-entering-puddle/191114 "2023-06-15T18:02:21Z")
Hello everyone; Since about a year now, whenever I enter a puddle with my car (Fiat Palio 2003), I start hearing a grinding noise (like gears are loose) when accelerating. This noise starts about 2-3 minutes after I ent… --- ## [Stellantis flopped in China](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-flopped-in-china/187626)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-flopped-in-china/187626 "2022-11-29T01:18:50Z")
… with their Jeep venture: And, in the US market, both the gas-powered 500 and the 124 Spider (a Mazda Miata with a Fiat engine) were both discontinued two years ago, due to very low sales numbers. But, Stellantis is… --- ## [Black smoke and fuel smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-smoke-and-fuel-smell/186954)
**Author:** [@ilyes.ferchiou\_182688](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilyes.ferchiou_182688)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-smoke-and-fuel-smell/186954 "2022-10-18T01:48:40Z")
I have a Fiat Punto mk2 from 2004 that has a petroleum engine 1.2L 60HP. I have had an intermittent ignition coil problem where the car would start shaking when idle and when the engine is hot (when the fans start) for … --- ## [2014 Fiat 500 - Dealer can't make fob work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-dealer-cant-make-fob-work/185598)
**Author:** [@Flscotsman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flscotsman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-dealer-cant-make-fob-work/185598 "2022-08-05T03:53:15Z")
Dealer can’t program new key and fob for Fiat 500 --- ## [Fiat 850 Sport Coupe Engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-850-sport-coupe-engine-swap/181442)
**Author:** [@KazyCuzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KazyCuzy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-850-sport-coupe-engine-swap/181442 "2021-12-26T17:46:22Z")
Hi, I’m from Thailand. I just bought the rusty Fiat 850 Sport Coupe with no engine in the car. So I want to swap the engine but since it’s not a common car in my country, no one can answer my question. Even when I searc… --- ## [2010 Fiat Abarth - Revs on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fiat-abarth-revs-on-its-own/174981)
**Author:** [@BobLeeson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobLeeson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fiat-abarth-revs-on-its-own/174981 "2021-02-15T19:33:06Z")
Car on the driveway starts and immediately revs to 2000 rpm if you press the throttle it runs up to 5000 rpm and stays have to switch off. That is in sports mode not quite as bad in normal mode --- ## [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. --- ## [Fiat 500x is great?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500x-is-great/172963)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500x-is-great/172963 "2020-12-07T21:56:11Z")
I watched the most recent Motorweek last night. One segment was a long term test update on the 2020 Fiat 500x. They’ve had it for 9 months and someone on their staff drives it every day. They love it and say it has been … --- ## [Fiat grande punto 1.9 starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-grande-punto-1-9-starting-problem/172845)
**Author:** [@Pribi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pribi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-grande-punto-1-9-starting-problem/172845 "2020-12-01T04:52:36Z")
Hello, I own a fiat grande punto 1.9 multijet, 2006. Im writing here because i dont know what else to do about my problem. The car wont start when the engine isnt completely cold. In a -5°C weather and with cold engine … --- ## [2018 Fiat 500X - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-fiat-500x-stalls/172495)
**Author:** [@FiatLoungeOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FiatLoungeOwner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-fiat-500x-stalls/172495 "2020-11-21T01:25:49Z")
Car stalled on two occasions during left hand turns. Dealer says the engine will shut down if oil level is low to prevent damage. Car has 24,000 miles on the odometer, has had all oil changes per owners manual at dealers… --- ## [2013 Fiat 500 - Lost acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-lost-acceleration/167466)
**Author:** [@sharonbargeron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonbargeron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-lost-acceleration/167466 "2020-10-15T22:57:45Z")
My car suddenly lost acceleration while driving around 60 mph, I could only get speed in 1st and second gear and not past 30 mph ( 5 sped maneul transmission ). Once I got home and it sat for about an hour it was fine. I… --- ## [2017 Fiat 124 Spider - How to find a local shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-fiat-124-spider-how-to-find-a-local-shop/170958)
**Author:** [@LawrenceCalivoso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LawrenceCalivoso)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-fiat-124-spider-how-to-find-a-local-shop/170958 "2020-10-10T03:39:25Z")
Looking for a Shop that has some Experience in Repair and Service for my 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth my Warranty Expired and I don’t want to Go to the Dealership. --- ## [2014 Fiat 500 - No power, but good battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-no-power-but-good-battery/170775)
**Author:** [@ThomasW.Durbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasW.Durbin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-no-power-but-good-battery/170775 "2020-10-04T22:44:37Z")
No electric power, completely dead, good battery --- ## [Closed loop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-loop/167273)
**Author:** [@Darryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darryn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-loop/167273 "2020-08-18T23:52:25Z")
Good day Ive posted before about my cars driveability issues. To sum it all up,these are my problems I’m having: CEL p0141 Rough idle Hesitant acceleration Loss of power Clear smoke upon acceleration only. Checke… --- ## [Downstream O2 sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downstream-o2-sensors/166437)
**Author:** [@Darryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darryn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downstream-o2-sensors/166437 "2020-07-13T10:38:38Z")
Hi. Im new to this forum so be kind hahaha. I have a 2006 fiat stilo 1.6 16v. She has a CEL with a trouble code P0141. I have symptoms: Slight decrease in fuel economy Rough engine idle which started out first event… --- ## [Fuel or other problem on van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-or-other-problem-on-van/165567)
**Author:** [@jole.info\_168091](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jole.info_168091)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-or-other-problem-on-van/165567 "2020-06-10T11:26:46Z")
Hello everyone. I having a problem with my Iveco 2.3 engine, 2007. year (like FIAT Ducato 2.3). Last Wednesday I poured diesel fuel (full tank). Later, the next day (Friday) Iveco after 3-4km started working as if he… --- ## [2012 Fiat 500 - Two tone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-two-tone/164200)
**Author:** [@francisco52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/francisco52)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-two-tone/164200 "2020-05-13T21:07:44Z")
my car have two (2) tone RED COLOR front clear red and capo more dark you can see in night and day time --- ## [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 --- ## [2015 Fiat 500C needs a new top in south Florida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-500c-needs-a-new-top-in-south-florida/158634)
**Author:** [@bernd\_163385](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bernd_163385)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-500c-needs-a-new-top-in-south-florida/158634 "2020-02-17T11:29:28Z")
Desperate help- Replacing Convertible Top Fiat 500c 2015. Can someone help me- I bought a new top and need a skilled person who can do it- putting down the old one and instal the new. I am from south florida- any hint w… --- ## [Car stereo won't work!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-wont-work/157891)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Florin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex_Florin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-wont-work/157891 "2020-02-05T00:53:24Z")
Hi ! I just bought a Pioneer stereo player for my Fiat Grande Punto 2009 , I plug in the ISO adapter but it doesn’t power on . What do I have to do ? Thanks ! --- ## [My Maserati spyder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-maserati-spyder/155986)
**Author:** [@Owen\_Kelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Owen_Kelley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-maserati-spyder/155986 "2020-01-08T01:32:59Z")
My Maserati spyder has a problem with the electric motor under the roof and it’s not working right --- ## [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 … --- ## [2015 Fiat Abarth - False alarm?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-abarth-false-alarm/154006)
**Author:** [@AndrewL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewL)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-abarth-false-alarm/154006 "2019-12-05T10:45:04Z")
I was sitting in stop and go traffic when my engine just shut off and the “High Coolant Temperature” warning light came on. I started the car back up and the temperature gauge on my LCD display indicated everything was n… --- ## [2012 Fiat 500 - Plate bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-plate-bulbs/153853)
**Author:** [@JoanHamilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoanHamilton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-plate-bulbs/153853 "2019-12-02T12:35:56Z")
The license plate lights went out so I replaced the bulbs, still no plate lights so I replaced the whole hatch unit. Brand new from the dealer part and I still have no license plate lights. What else and where else could… --- ## [1990 Fiat Spyder - Parts needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-fiat-spyder-parts-needed/153026)
**Author:** [@Per31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Per31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-fiat-spyder-parts-needed/153026 "2019-11-18T21:01:21Z")
Hello I need the valve lash for inlet- and outlet-valve to adjust the valve clearance on my Fiat Ducato 2.0 petrol 1990 [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/fiat/1041.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=fiat)