Electrical issue?

Tiny
EMMA.S
  • MEMBER
  • 2017 FIAT 500
  • 1.2L
  • MANUAL
  • 40,000 MILES
Hi, so a few months back my car would not start after taking it to the garage they told me the wires underneath the car were lime-scaled and needed cleaning etc, ever since then the air bag light would appear on the dash when I left the car running for more than a minute. The only way to turn it off is to restart the engine. Last week the car refused to start and when I did get it going it was displaying ABS airbag traction and hill stop light all on dash. Also, when I start the car I can smell a slight burning smell. Any ideas before I take it to a garage?
Friday, October 6th, 2023 AT 2:53 AM

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Tiny
BORIS K
  • MECHANIC
  • 762 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like your vehicle might have a problem with a battery connection.

A guide:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Most common issue is a corroded earth strap from the chassis to the transmission.
It is located under the battery tray, so battery will need removing.

How to remove battery:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

A good video:
https://youtu.be/QvJmDtKlV_E?si=lmctFNMQo6n4zqGv

Hope this helps,

Cheers, Boris
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Friday, October 6th, 2023 AT 6:09 AM

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