2013 500 POP Does not start

230

Asked by Roberto Dec 01, 2019 at 10:17 AM about the 2013 FIAT 500 Pop

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Well, after nearly 96K miles with zero issues, the day came that my beloved
Red Thunder, is having some troubles.
When I turn the key in the ignition, i hear the usual buzzer, all lights come on,
and that's just about all.
NO clicking sound repeated. No trying to start, nothing.
I went to Autozone and OReilly and they scan the battery and said it's good,
a little old (only 25% of life left) but as a battery looks still good.
Some times it starts normally, with no issues. When it does not start, i do the
usual jump out, push, jump in get it in 2nd gear, and let go of the clutch (yes,
it's a standard, what else..?) Yes I am that old that I can remember how to do
that, and I grew up in Italy driving the original 500 doing the same things..
When I do that, it starts right away, and then works and hums like a kitten
and it's a joy to drive.
Now, I am looking at:
1) Alternator
2)Starter
3)Battery.

Alternator, i read online and I really can't seem to have the symptoms of a
bad alternator.
Starter.. this is possible.
Bad Battery, maybe. I need to try and jump start it and see what happens.
I also think of the clutch sensor being faulty
Any suggestions ? Are any of those two, alternator and starter something
that one can do DIY ?

Thanks for all the advice.

1 Answer

10

I have a 13 pop with 147k mi on it, noticed spots on the driveway but could not find a leak, turned out it was cv axle seals at the output, you can’t find parts nor info on how to diy, so I am replacing it with a 30k mi used assembly, what fun!

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2013 FIAT 500

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Pabs
    Reputation
    7,300
  • #2
    Dave Rubino
    Reputation
    5,040
  • #3
    GuruTZFJG
    Reputation
    2,730
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used FIAT 500e
7 Great Deals out of 738 listings starting at $3,989
Used MINI Cooper
407 Great Deals out of 9,243 listings starting at $1,500
Used FIAT 500L
13 Great Deals out of 234 listings starting at $3,495
Used Volkswagen Beetle
129 Great Deals out of 1,850 listings starting at $2,495
Used Mazda MX-5 Miata
155 Great Deals out of 3,530 listings starting at $3,873
Used Ford F-150
6,691 Great Deals out of 173,742 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Fiesta
97 Great Deals out of 2,042 listings starting at $775
Used Toyota Yaris
52 Great Deals out of 712 listings starting at $1,500
Used BMW 3 Series
1,004 Great Deals out of 14,351 listings starting at $1,200
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,575 Great Deals out of 65,748 listings starting at $3,000
Used Honda CR-V
2,031 Great Deals out of 38,636 listings starting at $800
Used Toyota Corolla
1,553 Great Deals out of 28,568 listings starting at $1,900
Used smart fortwo
12 Great Deals out of 260 listings starting at $2,395

Used Cars For Sale

2016 FIAT 500 Pop For Sale
11 listings starting at $5,245
2015 FIAT 500 Pop For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 91 listings starting at $3,890

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.