Technical loose connection message

[ajtkiwi]

hi all,

I have an 06 manual Stilo Abarth, recently and intermittently I get a loose connection message and sometimes a few warning lights then they go out immediately. This happens when aggressive accellerating typically uphill or aggressive corning (sometimes)

Other than that car runs great no issues with starting or cutting out. Any help or ideas greatly appreciated.

Cheers

James

 

[varesecrazy]

hi all,

I have an 06 manual Stilo Abarth, recently and intermittently I get a loose connection message and sometimes a few warning lights then they go out immediately. This happens when aggressive accellerating typically uphill or aggressive corning (sometimes)

Other than that car runs great no issues with starting or cutting out. Any help or ideas greatly appreciated.

Cheers

James

Hi James. Probably most helpful to get the fault codes read.. it may point toward the item in Question.

No other weird electrics ??
Charlie

 

[ajtkiwi]

Thx Charlie, do I need an OBD reader for codes? No other electrical issues I can see, just the message followed by random warning lights and messages like asr, ice warning and a few others. It all goes out almost immediately.

 

[varesecrazy]

You need SOMETHING to plug into the OBD port.

OBD is a worlwide standard.. so will do basic ENGINE codes onost vehicles..

Your isdue sounds like a basic electrical connection.

SEARCH.. the stilo section for ASR FAULT. Etc. Bound to have been covered on here before..

 

[Maigretnz]

Loose connection is often just what it says.
Check battery clamps and earth straps.

 

[ajtkiwi]

Hi all,

This has still got me beat!

It only happens when either aggressive cornering or going over a big bump. the engine never shuts off always starts and runs great. The dash lights up like a christmas tree (pic attached while running) and dials drop aircon stops and radio, then fairly quickly goes away. Occasionally the ASR and DSP failure messages can remain but normally go out soon after.

here's what I've checked so far...
Grey fuse box and all connectors
Battery terminals and connections and also charge (good condition)
Checked ECU plugs all prongs in good order none sunken etc...
Basic OBD check never has any codes showing?

 

[frostbite]

I have solved it on my stilo.
Disassemble alllll parts of the battery connections, rub them with sandpaper.

Especially the + connection, loosen all bolts, I mean all of them and take photos, you will see what mean .
Elaborate on the 3 bolts under the red cap there

 

[jjjjack]

Had this problem on a 1.6
Check all the connection in the battery\fuse box, it worked for me

 

[ajtkiwi]

Update - problem is fixed.

It was either a very slightly loose 8m earth bolt on battery strap or the ABS harness.

What I have found is its very tight between the abs plug and the Fuse box with the D4 connectors. What happens is when you lift the fuse box its easy to inadvertently pull the abs plug out slightly and when going over bumps or hard cornering - loose connection + abs messages etc...