Before exiting a vehicle, always turn the vehicle off, apply the parking brake, shift the euro twin clutch transmission into park or the manual transmission into. You need to check your owners manual to double check this. Troubleshooting fiat transmission problems youcanic. The vehicle was towed into us with the following complaint. Any car with a manual transmission can be flattowed. But, the good news is any manual fiat 500 or 500l can be flat towed.
Clutch masters flywheels are designed and tested to ensure the safety and quality of every flywheel. It was determined that some fiat 500l models may experience a loss of communication from the gear shift module gsm to the transmission which may result in the transmission remaining in. The 500l adds two more doors and lot more practicality to the successful fiat 500 formula. Pop, easy, trekking and lounge, each with its own distinct styling. The first component you will need to flat tow your vehicle is a base plate kit. Fiat 500, fiat 500e, fiat 500x, fiat 500l, fiat 124 spider. Funky looking urban family hauler has great visibility but is held back by slow automatic transmission. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. A general rule of thumb is to have your transmission fluid checked and changed about every 30,000 to 60,000 miles, but that timeline can change if youre hard on your fiat. New for 2014, the fiat 500l has its drawbacks but this new, larger fiat s drivability, utility and value give shoppers a respectable new option among the slew of. Choose for me to minimize cost choose for me to minimize cost. Get a free detailed estimate for a transmission fluid change in your area from. The fiat 500l is a fivedoor, five passenger, frontengine, frontwheel drive, high roof.
Transmission services for 2014 fiat 500l firestone. Jeep cherokee n provided esy of e magazine 2014 guide. Fiat 2014 500l user manual pdf download manualslib. Oct 16, 2017 read more about 500l interior used 2014 fiat 500l prices.
When equipped with a manual transmission, the 2015 fiat 500 is rated for. Otherwise the 500l trekking proved a lacklustre tow car. For what its worth, the fiat 500x, six speed manual transmission and front wheel drive is not flat tow able. A few weeks ago, after about 1 week of sip, i drove it out for a quick grocery trip. Chrysler group llc owners manual 2014 2014 500l 14bf126aa first edition printed in u.
Manual transmission 14 15 fiat 500 4 dr 1902196 fits. Reference your vehicle owners manual for manufacturers towing specifications. Turned ignition on, immediately a red alert warned transmission fluid low consult handbook. Getting my 2014 fiat 500l ready for 4 down tow thor forums. Gearbox choices include a 6speed manual or a 6speed euro twinclutch transmission. The average price of a 2014 fiat 500l transmission fluid change can vary depending on location. Parts recommendation for flat towing a 2014 fiat 500l. When we got our vehicle towed to the nearest fiat dealer, they told us. Transmission services for 2014 fiat 500l firestone complete.
Your f150 will need to be equipped with fourwheel drive to make it flat towable. The dealer said the car had to be in neutral with the key in mar run, and they had a printout to prove it. This is a safety issue as it typically happens while entering into traffic and the vehicle becomes unresponsive. I pulled up a copy of the owners manual for a 2014 fiat 500l and found that the manual transmission vehicles are okay to flat tow as long as. The 2014 fiat 500l trekking, easy, pop, and lounge can all be flat towed behind a motor home as long as they have a manual transmission. Chrysler is recalling 19,500 2014 fiat 500l cars to upgrade the transmission software after reports that the automatic transmission would not shift readily out of park. Fiat 500 fiat 500 owners manual starting and operating recreational towing behind motorhome, etc.
View and download fiat 2014 500l user manual online. Fiat 500l 2014 owners manual pdf download manualslib. All engines will be matched with a sixspeed automatic transmission equipped. Under the hood the 2014 fiat 500l is equipped with the same turbocharged, 1. Available transmissions include a sixspeed manual, dual. Used fiat 500l with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Chrysler fca us llc is recalling certain 2014 fiat 500l vehicles. Fiat will voluntarily be recalling approximately 19,500 fiat 500l models equipped with the dual dry clutch automatic transmissions to upgrade their transmission software andor replace the gear shift module.
Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your fiat 500l can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Towing fiat 500 toadstowed behind motorhome fmca rv. In addition to the base plates you will also need a compatible tow bar. Aug 19, 2015 ive got a fiat 500l 2014 with automatic transmission and had an issue with smoke and burned clutch smell while in traffic. Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed flat towed at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission is in neutral. I pulled up a copy of the owners manual for a 2014 fiat 500l and found that the manual transmission vehicles are okay to flat tow as long as you put the vehicle in neutral. For more information, and our entire list of towable vehicles, go to. This is my first time dealing with one of these dual dry clutch automatically shifted manual transmissions. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your 500l, even in the most severe driving conditions. With much more interior space, getting five people comfortably into a 500l is a breeze. The car has 4 variations available for its customers.
They are working on a flat tow kit for the 500l but it is not out yet. Fiat transmission problems can be caused by several issues ranging from the bad valve body, faulty solenoid to something as simple as low transmission fluid level or low system voltage. The basic and extended us manuals said nothing about key. The 500l is available with a sixspeed manual or automatic transmission, and it delivers fuel economy estimates of 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg. Find out the information about towing capacity specifications for fiat 500l 2014 as well as brake type, ground clearance, transmission and much more.
Its not flat towable so get something else or put it on a trailer. Fiat 500l 2014, manual transmission case extension by mopar. The condition, mileage, and features of the car can affect its price, and listings can vary based on where you live. So we went online, read a few posts on here, towed car to friendly local garage for diagnostics. Complete auto transmissions for fiat 500l for sale ebay. Used 2018 fiat 500 c lounge with soft top, tire pressure warning. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for fiat 500l when you shop the largest online selection. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for fiat 500l when you shop the largest online selection at. This has happened each winter i have driven the vehicle. At the same time 500l remains light and nimble, still boasting extremely good mileage numbers. Thats especially disappointing when you consider that the 500l was pulling just 1100kg because of its meagre towing limit.
View and download fiat 500l 2014 owners manual online. Fiat markets the 500l in various trim levels worldwide, beginning in 2014 in the us. Regularly checking and exchanging your 2014 500l s transmission fluid is one of the best ways to help the transmission system perform. Only manual transmission models are manufacturerapproved for recreational towing.
So we bought the fiat 500c manual transmission for a 4down tow. It generates 160 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 184 lb. Flat dinghy tow fiat 500 dualogic transmission irv2 forums. Mar 20, 2017 owners may the fiat information center at 18882426342. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by mopar features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Parts needed to flat tow a 2014 fiat 500l with manual.
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