dear all, just purchased my first barchetta . Love it but....on first journey into work the engine just died, cut out and I rolled to a halt. Car starts first time no problem. It has a Meta Security system M99T2 and M36T2 alarm and immobiliser fitted, as well as the FIAT Code system.

I found that by disarming the Meta immobiliser after the car had ground to a halt using supplied emergency key, I could restart the car immediately and proceed no problem. The amber FIAT CODE indicator light also comes on on the instrument panel. Sometimes it stays on, sometimes it goes out after a second as it should.

However on a 30 mile journey this proceeded to happen a further 4 times. It seems that the frequency of cut out increases the further you drive.

Any ideas ? I have brown master key, two barchetta keys and two other Fiat keys plus the Code Card.

Have booked into nearest FIAT garage for next wednesday 13th so if its a simple fix would be grateful for any DIY advice before then.

I thank you

Sad Steve

Hi Steve. Just seen this post and surprised that nobody could help. Hope you got it sorted though.

Steve

Seems like he did the right thing booking it into a garage with the right diagnostic tools...

bumble said:

Hi Steve. Just seen this post and surprised that nobody could help. Hope you got it sorted though.

Steve

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FIAT dealer not a lot of help . Went to a specialist alarm company in Whitsable who are META agents. Disconnected immobiliser which was wired in at 4 different points on vehicle ( fuel pump and ignition two name two) . Problem solved for £65.

Thanks

Steve