engine light

Asked by kelley Jan 08, 2016 at 05:21 PM about the 2013 FIAT 500 Pop

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

engine light went off and before i could take it in it went off. I just had an oil
and filter change about 6 week ago- the car has 46 K on it. Should i take it in
anyway?

10 Answers

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Make sure the fuel cap is tight and don't worry about it unless the light comes back on.

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HI Kelley. The same thing happened to me. I filled the tank, tightened the cap until it clicked once. While driving, it came loose. The engine light came on. I read the owners manual, Checked the gas cap and realized it had loosened. I tightened it until it clicked twice. After 10 days with the engine light on, I went to the FIAT dealership. The technician said it can take up to 14 days for the computer to determine the gas/air mixture has stabilized from the cap being tightened properly. Sure enough, day 12, the engine light went off. Now I make it a habit to tighten the gas cap until it clicks twice! No problems since. Car runs well. Hope this helps. Jerry

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MY FIAT DOESNT HAVE A CAS CAP, 2014 FIAT 500 L 1.4 Turbo Keeps saying Check engine , Codes read Tubo Underboost

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My god.. this is the most annoying thing... my gas cap is "always coming loose" even know I turn it 17 effing clicks... the light stays off for 2 weeks, and then it comes back on again. Then, after tightening it, the light inexplicably stays on. The technicians say "it's a loose gas cap"... with no solution.

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I refilled my gas tank yesterday. Here in NJ pretty much all gas is pumped by an attendant. I did notice that he didn't turn the cap to hear a click. I guess this is why my check engine light came on. I suppose I'll tighten the cap and then wait 2 weeks before doing anything more.

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I have a 500x. My light has come on 4 times in 3 months. A different issue was found wrong each time. Trip back for repairs too. I am at 47k miles/3 yrs old. It is getting ridiculous and stressful. I have no gas cap for my car - doesn’t come with it. I so am not happy. I had 2 messages pop up this time. I love my car but now I am scared to drive it.

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Gas cap good hack from a friend Eric. Vasaline/petroleum oil rub it around the plastic cap because the gas dries out the plastic this creates a seal. Is working for me..Best wishes

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Engine light was, indeed, an air-petrol mix issue. Filled tank, well, to fill, but also to displace air. Made sure to turn gas cap several clicks beyond closed. Drove for less than 5 mins. Engine light gone. Thank you for all the hip tips here.

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I have a Fiat 500 diesel. The engine light is waiting for me. It is constantly lit. How to clean it? Manually. Is there a way?

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