4SilverRings
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Hi There,
I too have a problem on my 500C soft top which may be more complicated than the ones I've read about up to now.
The softtop does not work properly anymore. it makes strange noise when opening, closing, randomly and does not close or open correctly preventing the opening of the trunk at the same time. When it doesn't open or close properly, there are souds like "clack clack clack clack ..." as if sprocket teeth or a never ending screw were jumping.
I sent it to Fiat as part of its overhaul and asked for a repair quote. 2600 Euros! I do not know why but they replace everything except the tissu itself. Guides, electric motor and so on!
With the crank tool it goes down or goes up very well. However, defrosting no longer works. I tried the 3 seconde hood reset procedure but without result. It never opens or closes at once. Fiat also tried re programming but without success.
I would need your help because I would like to clear the various elements rather than replacing everything and thus reduce the expense if possible. Is there any technical documentation that would allow me to understand the operation, to disassemble and possibly reassemble and see what is the problem?
Your help would be really helpful.
Thank you in advance and enjoy your ride,
I too have a problem on my 500C soft top which may be more complicated than the ones I've read about up to now.
The softtop does not work properly anymore. it makes strange noise when opening, closing, randomly and does not close or open correctly preventing the opening of the trunk at the same time. When it doesn't open or close properly, there are souds like "clack clack clack clack ..." as if sprocket teeth or a never ending screw were jumping.
I sent it to Fiat as part of its overhaul and asked for a repair quote. 2600 Euros! I do not know why but they replace everything except the tissu itself. Guides, electric motor and so on!
With the crank tool it goes down or goes up very well. However, defrosting no longer works. I tried the 3 seconde hood reset procedure but without result. It never opens or closes at once. Fiat also tried re programming but without success.
I would need your help because I would like to clear the various elements rather than replacing everything and thus reduce the expense if possible. Is there any technical documentation that would allow me to understand the operation, to disassemble and possibly reassemble and see what is the problem?
Your help would be really helpful.
Thank you in advance and enjoy your ride,