Technical Fiat 500 Dualogic - Starting Issue Resolved

[Ferniferous]

I have a Fiat 500 POP 1.2 Dualogic 2010. It had a starting issue, where if it had been left standing for 8 hours or more, when i turned the key in the ignition, there would be silence for 10 secs and then it would start. After a while, it progressed to silence for a few secs, then a loud clicking sound for another 5 ish secs (times varied) and then the engine would start. In winter it seemed to start better.

The issue was actually with the dualogic gearbox. It had a leak due to a damaged seal, and therefore it was loosing pressure while left standing, and so when i tried to start the car it was struggling to find neutral so that it could start, hence the clicking, which was the actuator.

I hope this is helpful.

 

[bugsymike]

I have a Fiat 500 POP 1.2 Dualogic 2010. It had a starting issue, where if it had been left standing for 8 hours or more, when i turned the key in the ignition, there would be silence for 10 secs and then it would start. After a while, it progressed to silence for a few secs, then a loud clicking sound for another 5 ish secs (times varied) and then the engine would start. In winter it seemed to start better.

The issue was actually with the dualogic gearbox. It had a leak due to a damaged seal, and therefore it was loosing pressure while left standing, and so when i tried to start the car it was struggling to find neutral so that it could start, hence the clicking, which was the actuator.

I hope this is helpful.

Thanks for passing on the the solution, hopefully other Forum Members will benefit in the future.

 

[Ferniferous]

Thanks for passing on the the solution, hopefully other Forum Members will benefit in the future.

No problem, i hope it's helpful

 

[jrkitching]

Thanks for the update.

How did you fix it?

 

[Ferniferous]

Thanks for the update.

How did you fix it?

He replaced the seal that was damaged and topped the fluid back up.

 

[jrkitching]

He replaced the seal that was damaged and topped the fluid back up.

That's great!

Please can you let us know which garage you used, as this could help others who are faced with a similar problem. You could even leave a review in the garages section of the forum.

 

[Ferniferous]

That's great!

Please can you let us know which garage you used, as this could help others who are faced with a similar problem. You could even leave a review in the garages section of the forum.

The Garage is called Spirit Autos in Rottingdean, East Sussex and they're a Fiat specialist.

I'll check out the garage section, thanks.

 

[AnthonyH]

The Garage is called Spirit Autos in Rottingdean, East Sussex and they're a Fiat specialist.

I'll check out the garage section, thanks.

Its been interesting talking to you. Check in every now and again, doesn't necessarily have to be a car problem.

 

[Ferniferous]

Its been interesting talking to you. Check in every now and again, doesn't necessarily have to be a car problem.

Aww, thanks. Will do, same goes for you.
Oh, and i got the wishbones repaired too

 

[AnthonyH]

Aww, thanks. Will do, same goes for you.
Oh, and i got the wishbones repaired too

Lol. Hope you got a decent price to do them!

 

[Ferniferous]

Lol. Hope you got a decent price to do them!

It was still £360, but cheaper than Halfords who wanted to charge over £500!