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Fiat Bravo electrical issues

I'm having some weird electrical issues with my 2000 Fiat Bravo, gasoline engine. It's got 163430 km on the clock. Sometimes, I get random error messages, and the radio or satnav just dies. Sometimes the whole system seems to freeze for a sec, and then I see the 'service required' light flash. Had it hooked up to a reader, and it's showing some kind of control module error. Anyone seen anything like this before?

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A 2000 Fiat Bravo is experiencing random error messages, radio or satnav failures, and a flashing 'service required' light, indicating potential electrical issues. The problem is linked to a control module error, possibly due to a faulty connection to the BUS system. A similar issue in another vehicle was resolved by addressing a corroded connector, suggesting that professional inspection and repair are advisable.

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friedrichschmitz9

Whoa, that sounds frustrating! I had a similar gremlin with my old Renault Megane. The symptoms sound almost identical: flickering warning lights and system failures. For me, it turned out to be a dodgy connection to the BUS system. Is yours showing anything specific on the OBD-II reader? Maybe a specific code?

peterschmid2 (community.author)

Yeah, it's throwing a code related to the control module, but nothing super specific. BUS system connection, huh? Where exactly should I be looking for that connection?

friedrichschmitz9

Honestly, I'm no expert, and the BUS system can be tricky to diagnose. In my Renault, it was a corroded connector behind the dashboard somewhere. It caused all sorts of havoc. I wouldn't start tearing things apart yourself. I'd recommend a workshop look at it. It's probably a defective cable connection of the control unit (connection to the BUS system)

peterschmid2 (community.author)

Right, thanks. I feared that. I'll take it to a workshop. The cost was 155€ in your case, right? So I can estimate something like that. Thanks for your help!

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BRAVO