Evilc7
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My Daughters 2016 keyless 500x has electrical problems. First the central locking stopped working. Her local garage diagnosed FIAT DTC B105B-64 but said it would require Main Dealer attention. She took it into the local Fiat Dealer, who said they would have to do their own diagnostics. After this they said a new drivers door handle assembly should cure the problem. It did not ! They then said they would check the wiring, but could not find any problems! They now say the BCM needs renewing and a new unit must be installed, at a cost of about £1000 !! Asked if one could be obtained from a breakers yard, they said that was not possible, as replacements must come from FIAT Italy who would programme it to the original specs of the car !
But they would not guarantee the new BCM would cure all problems!!
So my Daughter has asked for the car back.
However, the FIAT dealer, B S Marsdons in Staffordshire presented her with a bill of £451 !!!
But since she collected the car, 2 days ago, a multitude of warning lights are now displayed as well as the original fault.
My research shows that second hand BCMs from a similar model can be reprogrammed and fitted, obviously saving a fortune on Main Dealer costs.
Any comments, help, or advice would be most appreciated.
But they would not guarantee the new BCM would cure all problems!!
So my Daughter has asked for the car back.
However, the FIAT dealer, B S Marsdons in Staffordshire presented her with a bill of £451 !!!
But since she collected the car, 2 days ago, a multitude of warning lights are now displayed as well as the original fault.
My research shows that second hand BCMs from a similar model can be reprogrammed and fitted, obviously saving a fortune on Main Dealer costs.
Any comments, help, or advice would be most appreciated.