C1214
C1214 on Fiat — The engine will not start and the keyless fob will not unlock the doors
Code C1214 reports a missing message in the data code request. On the Fiat 500X 1.6 Multijet with the Keyless system the engine cranks but will not start and the key will not unlock the doors.
- System
- Electronics
- Component
- Keyless entry control unit
- Fault
- The engine cranks but will not start; when switching off manually the engine drops to its lowest speed but keeps running. The Keyless key will not unlock the doors and a ‘Start&Stop unavailable’ message appears on the display.
- Typical symptoms
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- The engine turns over but will not start
- When switched off with the button, the engine drops to its lowest speed but keeps running
- The Keyless key will not unlock the doors
- ‘Start&Stop unavailable’ message on the display
- Fault warning light on
- Vehicles affected
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- Fiat 500X 1.6 Multijet — vehicles with the Keyless system
- Main code
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- C1214 Data code request message, message missing
- Related codes
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- B106D Driving style system, invalid signal
- C1200 Battery voltage, circuit voltage outside threshold
- P068A Main relay, early closing
On this fault the diagnostic tool often returns several codes together.
- Solution
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