Fiat 500 Instrument Cluster Repair – Speedo Not Working & Erratic Warning Lights

If your Fiat 500’s instrument cluster is randomly illuminating warning lights or the speedo dial is not working, you’ll need to have the entire unit repaired or rebuilt. This surprisingly frequent malfunction affects vehicles manufactured between 2007 and 2019. Don’t worry though, we’re the experts at restoring full functionality in just 2-3 working days.

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As a result of immense popularity immediately from launch in 2007, the Fiat 500 was produced in mass. Therefore, these innovative circular clusters were subject to the inclusion of low-quality internal components to minimise production costs. Over time, these components have degraded at a faster rate than usual, creating a host of problems, most typically related to warning light issues or the Fiat 500’s speedo not working.

If you’ve reached this page, it’s likely we don’t need to tell you your dash is in need of repair – click here to have your Fiat 500 instrument cluster remanufactured. But if you’re in the market for a Fiat 500, or are simply interested in this eye-opening issue, we’ve broken down the key problems with these instrument clusters below:

Fiat 500 instrument cluster problems
As we mentioned, the root cause of these failure modes is the inclusion of poor-quality internal components that degrade quickly and wreak havoc with the dashboard. The most common symptom of this is the erratic behaviour of warning lights.

It typically becomes obvious that this fault has manifested itself when owners move their indicator stalk into the right turn position. This is known to cause one or more warning lamps to confusingly illuminate. Not only is this dangerous, but it can also lead mistaken Fiat 500 owners into unnecessary repair costs when the issue is actually internal to the instrument cluster. In addition, warning lights are known to remain dimly lit after the key has been removed from the ignition. 

Unfortunately, internal failures within these clusters also affect the actual speedometer part of the dashboard. A Fiat 500 with a speedo that’s not working is a clear sign you should have the instrument cluster repaired or rebuilt. When this fault is present, it can cause the needle to stick at certain speeds, show wildly inaccurate readings or prevent the Fiat 500 speedo from working at all – not ideal.

Even more frustrating than a speedo not working, is when the central LCD fails in the middle of the display. This is a key sign that the Fiat 500 instrument cluster has failed and is in need of repair. Initially only part of the LCD will be obscured, like the fuel gauge and odometer, before the entire display is rendered blank.

If you’re experiencing a flashing mileage on the instrument cluster, this actually relates to a problem with the Fiat 500’s Blue&Me module – click here to learn more and avoid unnecessary repair costs.

Fiat 500 instrument cluster: repair or replace?
If you’re experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms and you’ve concluded your dashboard is faulty, you might have been recommended to replace it with a brand-new unit. However, this isn’t the most effective option.

Remember, replacement dashboards consist of the very same components that have just failed in your existing unit. This means a replacement Fiat 500 cluster is liable to break down and fail in exactly the same manner, leaving you with another speedo that’s not working before long.

Instead, we propose having your dashboard remanufactured. This way your instrument cluster is completely reworked internally with higher-than-OEM-standard components to resolve your Fiat 500’s problems for good.

Our Fiat 500 dashboard service
This is exactly what we do. Our process takes just 2-3 working days and you won’t need to recode the cluster back to your vehicle when we’re done (like you’d have to do with a replacement). We don’t just rebuild your unit with top-grade components for an affordable price, we also cover you with lifetime warranty too – unlike most other Fiat 500 instrument cluster repair services. 

Whether your Fiat 500’s instrument cluster is suffering from the warning light issue, a speedo not working or something else dashboard-related, we can help. Fill out our short test form to get started.

Common failure symptoms:

• Warning lights illuminated by indicator
• Warning lights remain dimly lit
• Fiat 500 speedo not working
• LCD failure

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Test and rebuild:
Every cluster is fully tested on our bespoke instrument cluster testing rig before any rebuild work is carried out. Once we’ve identified a fault with your unit we progress to the rebuild stage – this includes supplying your unit with top grade components. Once the rebuild is complete, we’ll comprehensively retest to ensure full functionality has been achieved. 
 
Programming:
When we rebuild your instrument cluster, all original programming and coding is retained. So no need for any programming work when you receive the unit back.
 
Quality:
We have rebuilt this Fiat 500 instrument cluster for industry specialists for many years, so you can be sure of our very high standard of work. This is exemplified by our defect rate of just 0.49%.

Warranty:

Lifetime unlimited mileage*

How do I get my unit rebuilt?

To pay for the rebuild click the Shop Now link above, select your part number and click: Get yours rebuilt.

Print the payment/booking confirmation email.

Package the instrument cluster inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received we will test, rebuild and return your dashboard with an unlimited mileage lifetime warranty. (if your unit turns out not to be faulty then we will refund your payment less a small testing fee and return shipping)

What if I don’t want to pay up front?

This is not a problem, if you prefer this option then follow the following steps:

Fill in and submit this test form.

Print the booking confirmation email.

Package the Fiat dashboard inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received, we will test your unit and call you to advise on the outcome of testing, if your cluster is faulty and you choose to go ahead with the rebuild then we will take payment over the phone using a debit/credit card.

We will then rebuild your dash and return it to you with an unlimited mileage warranty.

If you require further information regarding this Fiat 500 instrument cluster then please contact us.