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General Notes

WARNING:

Do not use electric shop lights or tools in water test area, serious or fatal injury can result

NOTE:

  • This information applies to all Fiat 500/Cabrio models, 2012 MY and beyond.
  • If a leak cannot be reproduced, it is due to the period of time the vehicle is under wet conditions. Some leaks may take hours before leaking.
  • It is important to understand where the leak ENDS up when diagnosing the vehicle. Where the leak ends up, does not always explain where the leak originates. Refer to the diagnosis chart when determining which repairs to perform.
  • This repair procedure does NOT cover every possible water leak on the Fiat 500/Cabrio. The issues identified in this document are the severe leaks that may occur in the field.
  • Generally, a car wash is the preferred method to diagnose a vehicle.
  • The content identifies the known areas of water leaks, the critical characteristics of each area and how to repair them.