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Fiat 500 X - unable to remove ignition key or ESP light comes on

Data sheet
ManufacturerFiat
Vehicle model500 X
Year of manufacture2014 - 12.2016
SymptomsUnable to remove ignition key and/or ESP lamp lights up and/or the electric parking brake does disengage

Important safety note

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Faulty ESP/ABS control unit software may lead to various symptoms in the Fiat 500 X

The following symptoms may occur in the above-mentioned vehicles due to faulty ESP/ABS control unit software:

  • Unable to remove ignition key
  • ESP lamp lights up when cornering
  • Electric parking brake does not disengage with active "Auto-Hold" function

 

In an effort to rule out other causes, check all possible system components and read out/delete the fault memory.

 

If no errors are identified, update the ESP/ABS software. For this purpose, it is advisable to contact a Fiat workshop

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