Does my Fiat 500 have a battery issue?
Hi,
I have a 2010 Fiat 500. The stop-start system has not been turning the engine off when I’m at a standstill. At the moment the boot will not open unless the engine is running. Would this have anything to do with faulty battery?
Thank you
Catherine Hanlon (Essex)Apr 2023 Filed under: fault
Expert answer
Hi Catherine,
Stop-start systems can be tempermental. We get so many queries about them that we decided to write a feature explaining the potential issues - Why won't my car's stop-start system work?
Nonetheless, issues with it are regularly caused by weak batteries. Saying that, I wouldn't expect your car to start properly in the morning if there was a big battery problem, so I don't think the boot opening problem is linked to the battery. The Fiat 500 has a known issue where the wiring near the tailgate hinge can become damaged or broken - I suspect that's where your problem lies.
A decent mechanic should be able to quickly fix that for you.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor