General proxy alignment

[charlillie]

Hey

I have a fiat 500 with an after market radio that I think is draining the battery… I have seen a few things on here about proxy alignment and that this could be the problem? The mileage is flashing too. Does anyone know where I could go to fix this? I have already been to one mechanic and he didn’t know.

Thanks so much in advance

 

[charlillie]

Hey

I have a fiat 500 with an after market radio that I think is draining the battery… I have seen a few things on here about proxy alignment and that this could be the problem? The mileage is flashing too. Does anyone know where I could go to fix this? I have already been to one mechanic and he didn’t know.

Thanks so much in advance

(Dereham/Norwich/Norfok area)

 

[steveras57]

(Dereham/Norwich/Norfok area)

look on the MES register page to find who's near you and might be able to help- then pm them!

 

[charlillie]

look on the MES register page to find who's near you and might be able to help- then pm them!

Thank you!

 

[John202020]

Did the car originally have Bluetooth?
If yes then it's highly likely its this not the radio that's draining the battery

 

[charlillie]

Did the car originally have Bluetooth?
If yes then it's highly likely its this not the radio that's draining the battery

It did - doesn’t seem to work tho!

 

[John202020]

It did - doesn’t seem to work tho!

I suggest you physically unplug the Bluetooth module it's in the rear passenger quarter panel then have proxi alignment and I think you'll be all good, don't leave this it only takes a few days of not driving especially whilst it's frosty to flattern the battery

 

[jrkitching]

It did - doesn’t seem to work tho!

That's almost certainly what's flattening your battery.

As has already been said, you'll need to physically disconnect the Blue&Me module to stop the unwanted battery drain. If you don't, as well as not being able to start the car, your battery will soon be ruined and you'll have to add the cost of a replacement battery to the repair.

 

[The Panda Nut]

I suggest you physically unplug the Bluetooth module it's in the rear passenger quarter panel then have proxi alignment and I think you'll be all good, don't leave this it only takes a few days of not driving especially whilst it's frosty to flattern the battery

Which side is the module driver or passenger? Can anyone tell me iff you need to remove the seatbelt reel to get the trim away too please. I am looking for a guide I was sure there is one but cant find it.

Found the ,location is the near side., Thanks Baglady.

 

[John202020]

Don't remove the seat belt, suggested way is to cut the trim panel if you really need to?