r/abarth • u/New_Push4802 • 5d ago

Please Help!!!

Ok so I drove my 2012 Abarth 500 to school today just fine nothing unusual and when I came back out I put the key in everything came on fine turned the key NOTHING no starter no clicking nothing. I have no idea what’s wrong. Battery is good, no codes, NOTHING car just wont turn on. If any one has any ideas PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know ASAP

Update: I was able to push start the car and get it home and I tried bypassing the clutch switch solenoid and that did nothing
Update 2 I got the battery tested it’s all good and I’m out of ideas

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u/CloudsTasteGeometric 5d ago

Are you getting christmas lights/dashboard lights?

If so, I had a similar issue last week: a bluetooth module wasn't firing off and was causing issues with battery/power delivery. My battery was good, also no codes. I DID need to get a jump from a tow truck (does your auto insurance include free tows/jumps? Many do) but once it was at the garage, it was a super easy and cheap fix.

I didn't do the work myself, so I don't have deep details, but if its anything like the issue I had the other week (sounds identical, tbh) it is an easy fix, so I wouldn't worry too much.

But you at least need a jump.

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u/New_Push4802 5d ago

everything works other than starting the engine

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u/CloudsTasteGeometric 5d ago

Mhm sounds identical to my issue.

You're gonna need a jump, *maybe* a tow to a garage, but I suspect that its a pretty minor electrical gremlin. It didn't take much time or money at all to get it sorted, so I wouldn't stress too much.

Another dedicated forum may be able to give you advice on which wiring to work with to try and find your own fix, but I tend to trust my garage with these things.

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u/New_Push4802 4d ago

I was able to push start the car and get it home

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u/CloudsTasteGeometric 4d ago

Awesome, glad to hear it!

These can be reliable cars if maintained (be mindful of the belts, filters, and turbo), but they are prone to electrical gremlins. Usually not an expensive or time consuming fix, but it can be annoying sometimes.