Just bought a fiat 500 any advice welcome

500rex said:

Just bought a fiat 500 any advice welcome

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just drive it = ) if you have any specific questions we would be more than happy to help.

Why does the power steering light come on and off whilst driving

Hi & welcome!

I hope you enjoy your time on the forum.

500rex said:

Why does the power steering light come on and off whilst driving

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I'm guessing from this that you've bought a used car.

You'll likely need to replace your battery soon.

Most intermittent power steering malfunctions are down to having a weak battery.

Cars with S/S need a different (and considerably more expensivve) battery; if yours is one of these, do not be tempted to economise and buy a cheaper one, or you'll quickly have problems with your S/S system as well.

As more S/S cars will by now have had their original battery replaced, checking that the correct battery is fitted should be an essential part of a pre-purchase inspection on a used 500.

Does anyone know if the fiat 500 pop 2010 model has start stop as mine keeps stalling garage didn't tell me if it did or didn't have it

Your car probably has got it; the easiest way to check is to look at the panel underneath the heater controls, there should be a stop/start disable button there.

There should also be a quick guide for all the controls etc in the wallet with your handbook. Worth a quick peek.

Welcome and hope you're enjoying your new acquisition. Assuming it's a used 500 with a good few miles under its belt, I would recommended replacing the spark plugs with compatible iridium plugs and replacing the shock absorbers with Bilstein B14s. If it's 4 years old or more, look into replacing the timing belt as well. It's a good wee car is the 500.

No button there

OK, well no button means you haven't got start/stop then. Is it a 59 plate car by any chance? That would explain why not, may just have been registered in 2010.

As for the stalling, can you describe the problem a bit more? Where does it happen, how often etc? Then someone might be able to advise.

It's probably me lifting clutch to high, just new to this car usually drive renault Clio 06 reg

It's a 2010 plate and happens when starting engine to get going