How to fix Instrument cluster problem with XTRONS units for Fiat 500 unit and Jeep Renegade
Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:46 am
How to fix the instrument cluster problem with XTRONS units for Fiat 500 unit and Jeep Renegade
(Warning lights flashing with indicator or warning lights constantly on）
If you own a XTRONS head unit for your Fiat 500 or Jeep Renegade, you may encounter some problems with the instrument cluster speedometer such as warning lights flickering or staying on dim. However, a solution has been found for this common issue, which involves correcting the signal output from the XTRONS CANBUS box.
For Fiat 500 (2007-2015)
Target Models: PE/PEX/PSA/PSD Series
Find the "Car Info" app, then select the "Vehicle" option within the app. There will be three options to choose from, please refer to the screenshot below; select each option separately to determine which option does not cause the meter to flash.
Please note that each setting change requires a restart in order to save.
For Fiat 500 (2016-2020) and Jeep Renegade (2015-2020)
Target Models: IA/PEP/PMA/PSP/PSA Series
To fix the issue of the flashing instrument, you can try accessing the 'Car Info' app and selecting the 'Safety/Assistance' option. Once you've entered this menu, there will be three options to choose from. Select each option separately and check which one doesn't cause the meter to flash. Please note that you may need to restart the machine after each setting change in order to save it.
Target Models: PSX
Follow these steps to set up the machine:
Go to Settings > Car Settings > Factory Settings.
Enter the password (0000).
Navigate to Can Settings > Canbus Type Sort.
Change the Canbus company to 'Simple'.
Change the car company to 'Fiat'.
Select the car model as 'Jeep Chrysler Fiat/High/Low'. Try these three options one by one.
After each selection, choose 'Car Config' and press 'OK' to save your settings, and restart the unit.
If the probable still persists, please contact XTRONS support for a new Canbus box or further assistance.
(Warning lights flashing with indicator or warning lights constantly on）
If you own a XTRONS head unit for your Fiat 500 or Jeep Renegade, you may encounter some problems with the instrument cluster speedometer such as warning lights flickering or staying on dim. However, a solution has been found for this common issue, which involves correcting the signal output from the XTRONS CANBUS box.
For Fiat 500 (2007-2015)
Target Models: PE/PEX/PSA/PSD Series
Find the "Car Info" app, then select the "Vehicle" option within the app. There will be three options to choose from, please refer to the screenshot below; select each option separately to determine which option does not cause the meter to flash.
Please note that each setting change requires a restart in order to save.
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For Fiat 500 (2016-2020) and Jeep Renegade (2015-2020)
Target Models: IA/PEP/PMA/PSP/PSA Series
To fix the issue of the flashing instrument, you can try accessing the 'Car Info' app and selecting the 'Safety/Assistance' option. Once you've entered this menu, there will be three options to choose from. Select each option separately and check which one doesn't cause the meter to flash. Please note that you may need to restart the machine after each setting change in order to save it.
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Target Models: PSX
Follow these steps to set up the machine:
Go to Settings > Car Settings > Factory Settings.
Enter the password (0000).
Navigate to Can Settings > Canbus Type Sort.
Change the Canbus company to 'Simple'.
Change the car company to 'Fiat'.
Select the car model as 'Jeep Chrysler Fiat/High/Low'. Try these three options one by one.
After each selection, choose 'Car Config' and press 'OK' to save your settings, and restart the unit.
If the probable still persists, please contact XTRONS support for a new Canbus box or further assistance.