General Hints 'n' Tips

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General Hints 'n' Tips

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Here is an idea - sometimes things get repeated, so I now made a new 'sticky' topic for anyone to post useful hints and tips; try and keep them a few lines at a time, and lets see how it builds. It should help newbies and oldies [mention no names, John ;)]. OK guys, over to you :) [or maybe just cut and paste from the Eurovan site - hmmm!]

I will start with an easy/relevant one:

Connect Version number - press and hold down Menu key, select 'Unit Description', to get all software/hardware details. Plus 'Services Configuration' allows you to see registered Connect SIM cards.
 
I guess my biggest hint/tip would be if you find yourself with a good Fiat dealer, do whatever you can to stay with them - there seem to be a few bad ones out there (including the one I was using until recently)!

John ;)
 
Another tip.....

When you get your car, assuming you have one of the SatNav options, don't forget to register your details with NavTeq, as they will send you a free update!

John ;)

New Fiat Ulysse 2.0JTD Eleganza, with options! :D
 
As posted by Poggy, via EV2 site:-

To set the mirrors to fold automatically, do the following:

1. Move the slider for the for the mirror adjustment selection to its middle position.
2. Pull the slider back and hold it in this position for about 30 sec.

This will either switch it on or off depending on what setting was already active.

To do the windows.

1. Turn off the car, ignition in first position (battery light off)
2. Open the window from the inside
3. Keep the window switch 'pulled' while switching on the ignition (battery light on)
4. Close the window from the inside
5. Keep the window switch 'pushed' while switching off the ignition (battery light off)

Repeat that procedure for all windows that you intend to open with a double-press on the remotes' open button.
 
As posted by Pat H - re low audio volume on Connect Nav +, especially after car goes in for a service:

"There's an option that sets the audio output level to drive speakers or an external amp. It should be on speaker but if it gets set to external amp the level is very low.

We had this done during a fix for something else. Took ages to pursaude them it was wrong and to fix it. The dealer kept saying that if you cranked the volume up it was ok. But we kept pointing out that at startup every single audio setting was too low and they all needed re-adjusting every time.
Eventually they found the mistake and it was an easy fix.

Just tell the deal that one of the RT3 settings has been changed from speaker output level to external amp output level and it needs changing back."
 
Service indicator light - how to turn it off, useful for home services - as originally posted by FiatExpert:

"Turn Ingtion Off. Keep Your Finger On the Trip Reset Button And Turn The ingtion ON. What for the counter to get to 0. Then let go. Select the same CFG, by keeping your finger on it again until it resets, usaully about 10 seconds again. This works for all ulysee's old and new.. FIATEXPERT"
 
John_K said:
Another tip.....

When you get your car, assuming you have one of the SatNav options, don't forget to register your details with NavTeq, as they will send you a free update!

John ;)

New Fiat Ulysse 2.0JTD Eleganza, with options! :D

Only if you buy a full price map, any deals or discounts give you a none updatable version. If there is no slip or sticker on the box they won't do it....so I found out when I tried!!

Paul
 
I think Navteq have changed their policy recently [it is in a Stilo thread somewhere] - I know a lot of us got free updates from the disk that came with the car originally.
 
Stuart DemonD said:
I think Navteq have changed their policy recently [it is in a Stilo thread somewhere] - I know a lot of us got free updates from the disk that came with the car originally.

I bought an old version of the Benelux disk from E-Bay and got an upgrade no probs but was then told that the price Fiat paid for the disks that come with the car do not include a free upgrade.

Paul
 
Does anyone know if you can stop a recurring message (about every 5 minutes) that says: "FAP Additive Low".

It's a nuiscance and I know the FAP level is fine.

Cheers

Pete
 
Hi

I just tried the automattic windows instruction but nothing happened???? What's supposed to happen? Are the windows openable and closeable from the keyfob?

Cheers

Pete
 
Hi, have been looking at forum as I have problems with 2003 eleganza 2.2jtd. Bought recently told sat nav not working or radio. This was replaced with a cd radio jvc. However lost date time and fuel warning light. Then engine management light came on. New turbo fitted . However warning lights on even when engine not turned on. Fiat say car will not work without the satnav cd radio system in place. When I unlocked car last week nearside passenger windows opened all on their own. Not having much luck with garage who sold it. How can I trust this car . Can it be used safely ? Can you help me with any advice please. Feeling very lost and at sea with problem. Barbara
 
I have a problem with my lighting on Fiat Ulysse.
Normally when switching your lights on, the first click is for side lights and the second is for head lights. But when I switch on side lights the full light autmatically switches on...

Please Help....If anybody has any suggestions or answers or anybody has dealt with similar problem....

Thanks in anticipation,
Kind Regards.
 
heres one rear door looking and un locking on ullyesse take rear panal off trace wire down to connection and you will find it lose i had to wedge alittle piece of wood in to connection then tape it up been right ever since hope this helps:cool:
 
yeh, if you double press the lock on the fob all windows shoud close and double press unlock they all should open
 
i cleaned all the door contacts with a scouring pad which stopped the windows operating on their own. Dirty contacts. Also lost use of control panel on dashboard and console. Took fuse out (glove compartment), gave it a clean and it is working fine now!
 
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