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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Anti-slip function not working - asr

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Brakes › Anti-slip function not working - asr
Fault diagnosisAnti-slip function not working - asr

ANTI-SLIP FUNCTION NOT WORKING - ASR

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

The front wheels slip with sudden acceleration, even with the ASR warning light flashing in the panel

Test results
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the Examiner Plus or Smart diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector:

- check that there are no faults in the ABS control unit;

- check the plausibility of all the parameters

Move on to Step 2

1. Presence of errors in the control unit.

2. No communication with the control unit

1. Proceed as instructed by the diagnostic equipment

2. Restore the connection between the ABS control unit and the diagnostic connector

See E7020 ABS

2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, carry out the active diagnosis of:

- pump motor;

- solenoids

Move on to Step 3Pump and/or solenoids faulty

Replace the ABS electronic control unit electrohydraulic unit

Op. 3340A12 ABS HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R.R.

3FRONT PAD TYPE AND SURFACE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check:

- the condition of the pad brake surfaces;

- type of pads

Move on to Step 4

1. Brake surfaces vitrified or show traces of oil or grease

2. Front pads damaged or not the correct type

1. Clean again and remove the causes of the fault

2. Replace the front pads

Op. 3310A60 FRONT BRAKE PADS - REPLACE

4FRONT DISCS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the front brake discsMove on to Step 5Front discs worn or damaged

Replace the front discs

Op. 3310A48 FRONT BRAKE DISC (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R

5FRONT BRAKE CALLIPER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the sliding of the front brake calliper control pistonsMove on to Step 6Front calliper pistons seized

Replace the front brake callipers

Op. 3310A30 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (ONE) - R.R

6PIPE / HOSE AND BRAKE BLEEDING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Visually inspect that there are no bends or constrictions in the brake pipes, bleed the system and check that the fluid comes out evenly from the bleed screwsEnd of diagnosisBends or constrictions present, the fluid does not come out evenlyReplace the section of pipe affected by the problem

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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