A message appeared on the dashboard instructing the contact to place the transmission shifter in the neutral position and then into the drive position. This manual comes under the category cars and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 6. It turned out that these types of models from 2014 had. View and download fiat 500l 2014 owners manual online. If you have the automatic transmission, then your 2017 fiat 500 fwd must. The 2014 fiat 500l is a larger, fourdoor version of the original 500 which, in just its second model year since the companys u. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for fiat 500 when you shop the largest online selection at. A sixspeed dual clutch automated manual transmission is available and premium gas is recommended. Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed flat towed at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission is in neutral. The worst complaints are overheats in traffic, not shifting, and transmission failed. Every 2015 fiat 500l is frontwheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 1. Fiat 500l trekking free workshop and repair manuals.
Find out the information about towing capacity specifications for fiat 500l 2014 as well as brake type, ground clearance, transmission and much more. The area in between is the ideal operation range for your engine. First and foremost to motorhome owners, the manual transmission version is dinghy towable, and the procedure. Fiat 500 transmission problems and repair descriptions at. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. May 14, 2016 fiat 500 pop 2014 gear transmission problem 20181106 duration. It cannot be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
After driving the vehicle and parking it for approximately ten minutes, the vehicle would not move when it was shifted into reverse. While the radiator, cooling fan relay or fan clutch, and cooling fan keep coolant from getting too hot, the thermostat makes sure the antifreeze doesnt get too cold. I recently had the chance to drive a fiat 500l in istanbul, turkey, a wonderful eastern european city thats home to a wide range of beautiful mosques, and excellent restaurants, and lovely. Fiat 500 2014, transmission speed sensor by standard. To see how frequently 2014 fiat 500l problems occur. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Fiat markets the 500l in various trim levels worldwide, beginning in 2014 in the us with four trim levels. Fiat 500 basic weekly fluid checks yay thank you so much for the help.
Fiat 500l repair manuals are available at the click of a mouse. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 126 2014 500l models nationwide. Summary of contents for fiat 500l 2014 page 1 fiat 500e 2 0 1 4 o w n e r s m a n u a l. Search from 198 fiat cars for sale, including a used 2014 fiat 500 abarth cabrio, a used 2014 fiat 500 abarth hatchback, and a used 2014 fiat. Fiat chrysler automobiles is recalling more than 80,000 fiat 500 vehicles from the 2012 to 2016 model years. For example, the 2014 model year saw the debut of the fiat 500 1957 edition, and in 2016 fiat. Id opt for the manual transmission because the automatic is slow to shift and has trouble figuring out which gear it should be in.
Can you send a complete list of idems needed for a. If the transmission fluid level on your 500l is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. We have 165 fiat 500l vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 120 1owner cars, and 189. You are currently viewing the fiat forum as a guest which gives you limited access to our many features. By using the select a language button, you can choose the language of the manual you want to view. This is a safety issue as it typically happens while entering into traffic and the vehicle becomes. I pulled up a copy of the owners manual for a 2014 fiat 500l and found that the manual transmission vehicles are okay to flat tow as long as. Chrysler is recalling 19,500 2014 fiat 500l cars to upgrade the transmission software after reports that the automatic transmission would not shift. May 01, 2012 recently purchased a 2014 fiat 500l, trekking model, turbo engine, 6 sp manual to dinghy tow. View the manual for the fiat 500l 2014 here, for free.
Fiat 500l 2014 owners manual pdf download manualslib. The contact followed the instructions and the engine failed without warning. Parts needed to flat tow a 2014 fiat 500l trekking with manual transmission. Parts needed to flat tow a 2014 fiat 500l trekking with. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet. The national highway traffic safety administration explains that some of those cars may. Automatic transmission parts for fiat 500 for sale ebay.
Recommendations for towing a 2017 fiat 500 behind a motorhome. Review and virtual video test drive in our 2012 fiat 500 1 2 lounge dualogic 3dr. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2014 fiat cars. Smps vision is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products. I pulled up a copy of the owners manual for a 2014 fiat 500l and found that the manual transmission vehicles are okay to flat tow as long as you put the vehicle in neutral. Fiat 500 automatic transmission failure cookin with alfie. Jun 28, 2019 power train problem on the 2014 fiat 500l. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced.
No error codes are thrown and the local fiat studio cannot get the error to duplicate. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle jerked violently. Chrysler is recalling 19,500 2014 fiat 500l cars to upgrade the transmission software after reports that the automatic transmission would not shift readily out of park. Chrysler group llc owners manual 2014 2014 500l 14bf126aa first edition printed in u. Quirky behavior from automated manual transmission. Dinghy towing 2014 whether you want economy, style or utility, this years crop of dinghy towables offers something for everyone by chris hemer t he practice of towing a vehicle four wheelsdown behind a motorhome is still the most convenient way for owners to get around once theyve reached their destina tion. I may need a 4th transmission replacement on my 2014 500l. Fiat 500 fiat 500 owners manual starting and operating manual transmission if equipped fivespeed manual transmission. All manuals on can be viewed completely free of charge. When we purchased the car we were not made aware that the 2014 fiat 500l models had transmission issues. The sixspeed manual was both responsive and comfortable, with easy throws. I have a 2014 500l and am just bummed to hear what you are going through. Fiat has been developed sophisticated transmissions. Ive had 3 transmissions so far on my 2014 500l trekking with dual dry clutch automatic transmission built in serbia.
Fiat has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. Turned ignition on, immediately a red alert warned transmission fluid low consult handbook. The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2014 fiat 500l. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2014 fiat 500l 5dr hb trekking at u. The other day i went to check my oil level for the first time but got really scared that i may do something wrong as in. The engine in your 2014 fiat 500l may make the power, but it is the transmission or transaxle that sends it to rest of the driveline. Fiat chrysler automobiles is recalling nearly 30,000 fiat 500l vehicles from the 2014 model year. Fiat wanted me to drive the 2014 500l so badly that they put me up at the four seasons hotel in baltimore, the cars port of entry in the u. The fiat 500l is a fivedoor, five passenger, frontengine, frontwheel drive, highroof. The fiat brand of mini cars has been subject to a handful of recalls over the past several years involving the fiat 500, 500e electric car, 500l and 500x crossover.
Fiat recalling 2014 500l over dualclutch transmission. The base 2014 500l comes with a 160horsepower, turbocharged 1. The fiat 500 comes with a wide range of reliable, robust, sophisticated gearboxes. If you have the manual 5 speed, you can tow it as it with a speed. The fiat 500l has as standard 6 airbags, ebd, abs and. Fiat 500 fiat 500 owners manual starting and operating recreational towing behind motorhome, etc.
Was told by the rv mechanic that there is no baseplate that will fit the car as a toad, yet the rv motorhome dinghy guide recommends the car. Fiat will voluntarily be recalling approximately 19,500 fiat 500l models equipped with the dual dry clutch automatic transmissions to upgrade their transmission software andor replace the gear shift module. If you have automatic transmission problems in your 500l, ie. Is it bad to engine brake with a manual transmission. The fiat 500l uses the same turbocharged engine as the 500 abarth, but the 500l does not share that smaller cars feisty traits. Every 2014 fiat 500l is frontwheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 1.
Your 2012 fiat 500c with the automatic transmission can only be towed behind an rv using a dolly with its rear wheels on the ground. Parts needed to flat tow a 2014 fiat 500l trekking with manual. Fiat recalling 2014 500l over dualclutch transmission autoblog. We got the car checked out at shop in santa fe and they ran a diagnostics test. Chiltons fiat 500l online manuals provide information for your cars diagnostics, doityourself repairs, and. Fiat cars 500l t engine light and transmission warning. Smps vision is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products, competitive prices and the highest reputation for. Manual transmission parts for fiat 500 for sale ebay. To see how frequently fiat 500 problems occur, check out our. Used fiat 500l with manual transmission for sale cargurus. With chiltons online doityourself fiat 500l repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2014 fiat 500l.
The 2014 fiat 500l has 2 problems reported for transmission failed. I may need a 4th transmission replacement on my 2014 500l with less than 30k miles ive had 3 transmissions so far on my 2014 500l trekking with dual dry clutch automatic transmission built in serbia. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for fiat 500 when you shop the largest online selection at. I drove the fiat 500l and i hated every second jalopnik. Jun 14, 20 the 2014 fiat 500l will offer a manual and dualclutch transmission upon launch. Parts needed to flat tow a 2014 fiat 500l with manual. Complete auto transmissions for fiat 500l for sale ebay.
The one the care came with, a new one before the car had 10k miles and another one around 20k miles. Controlling engine and transmission temperatures in your 2014 fiat 500l is a difficult job. When equipped with a manual transmission, the 2015 fiat 500 is rated for. You need to check your owners manual to double check this. For your 2014 fiat 500l you would first need to start with a base plate kit.
Parts recommendation for flat towing a 2014 fiat 500l. Great gas mileage, comfortable ride, and massive interior space. Sitting between the front rubber and the engine is a sixspeed manual gearbox, or an optional sixspeed dualclutch automated transmission. The 2014 fiat 500l has 14 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 29,885 miles average. Fiat has announced a voluntary recall of 500l models fitted with the euro twinclutch transmission, over reports that it wont shift out of park. Oct 15, 20 how to correct a slide on an icy road and how to prevent them winter driving education duration. All petrol models are equipped with a 6speed manual transmission, with an automatic option only in north america. With an automatic transmission at the torque converter and flexplate are responsible for transferring the rotating engine power to the transmission. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake. Between 2014 and 2016, fiat made a number of changes to the 500 line up.
According to a statement from the automaker, some of those cars may. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for fiat 500l when you shop the largest online selection. The one the care came with, a new one before the car had 10k miles and. Fiat updates 500 with new display, automatic transmission.