Ciao Come hai detto se sono qua e ti scrivo e che ho il problema del Blue&me, la mia auto è un Doblò e probabilmente si è guastato con assenza di bluetooth e contachilometri lampeggiante. Visto la decisione amara della obsolescenza del sistema toccherà orientarsi su un sistema di nuova generazione con molte più funzionalità, chiedo che marca di sistema posso installare che sia abbastanza integrato con linea dell'interno abitacolo. Congratulazioni per il video molto chiaro. Iscritto al canale e attendo i tuoi nuovi video e spero che riguardano questo sistema ormai defunto.
Hey pal, just got an 5dr evo GP few months ago, I fitted an orignal armrest so far and just saw your heated seats installation. Ive got 2 questions about that. 1 - What is the two-directonal arrow on the lower arm rest suppossed to do. 2 - What trim level had leather seats as i wish to get some or some seat covers that replace the fabric ones
The button on the arm rest is for electrically adjustable lumbar support, the leather seats were an option never standard fit on any level of trim, my car had been a demo car for the fiat main dealer in London so most of the options had been ticked
Hi and sorry for the lack of updates, it is still a work in progress and I will update you soon, I’ve been tackling the rusty floor pan which has taken a lot of time but is not easy to film
Mine flashed in my Alfa G and I swapped it was £60 back in 2019 so probably gold dust now. Advanced usb options to get to play music is the most stupid menu system 😂
I have a fiat punto 2015, and blue&me doesn’t like the wired connection. I play music, it plays for 2 seconds then goes back to the radio. My phone is still trying to play audio through the wired connection, so it’s just blue&me being buggy it seems. I figured it would be to update my system, since there is no way to update it, any other solutions?
Technically speaking there are no new updates passed 2015, your car would have come from new with the most up to date version of the software. You could perhaps try and rest the whole system or pull the fuse from the blue and me unit to kill the power for a bit and see if that helps, or see if there is a factory reset option
I actually bought Punto as commuter car with now legendary 1.2 8v. Had 188 mk1, 188 mk2 with same engine, now went for 199, 2012 first production year of "just" Punto (not being grande or evo). Had no idea about Blue&Me, as an guy who is into cars, electronics and informatics I find this extremely helpful. I actually ordered 2 din player for carplay and stuff before I got car (bought it but had to finish with paperwork) and now I just understand that it was lucky but wise choise since I decided to buy it while being black friday discounted. Now few question if you find the time, I would be very grateful and maybe someone else with lots of questions find it useful. With removal of Blue&Me computer (or in my case Blue&Me 2) do you loose anything? I will put this aftermarket stereo, and it allegedly hooks up to steering wheel controls, has all the good stuff from simple things like aux to stand alone GPS without need for internet connection. BUT If I remove the computer do you know if steering wheel commands stop working, does it throw codes? And like is B&M2 computer passtrough for steering wheel commands and does aftermarket stereo usually bypass that (i know this is kinda dependable also on aftermarket unit you get, but you can share some general knowledge)? Do you have experience with bad caps with B&M2? I'd assume on B&M2 and by 2012 they probably used SMD ones and they are not so prone to leaking if at all. Did you experience any vamp drain on B&M2 systems?
It would seem that new or old these blue and me computers can all fail. In my research it is an Arm processor and the whole device is a lot like a raspberry pi computer, just very old and lacking. They did some updates with the move to b&m2 but did very little to the overall hardware, with fiat they don’t update things as they go and so when they design a module in 2009 the 2015 version will be exactly the same. During the Computer chip shortage they had to shut down the fiat panda production because no one would make the very old chips they needed (as one example) A lot of your questions I cannot answer, what I would say is keep the old radio handy in case you have any problems. One I can see being an issue is that B&M updates the clock in the dash so remove it and the clock may stop working. Other than that I don’t know of any more major issues. The steering wheel controls can usually be adapted with aftermarket plug in boxes, you’ll just have to see if the new radio will work or if other plug ins will be needed. Please do let me know how you get on as any information you glean could help others
Hi, I have a Fiat 500 with the BlueMe system. I tried plugging in my phone to the aux and playing music through that, however the volume on my phone keeps automatically turning down. I can’t turn it back up as it will just keep turning down itself. I’ve tried turning the volume up on the car but that doesn’t work. I had a look at the settings on the radio in the car but couldn’t figure out if I needed to turn anything on/ off.
@ I would be inclined to make sure there is nothing in the usb port in the car, they are prone to getting stuff in the sockets. Make sure you are using an MFI approved iPhone cable potentially disconnect the car battery for a while to clear any weird software glitches that may have occurred. If non of that works it may just be a case that the phone you have is too new to continue to work with blue and me given that blue and me has been unsupported by fiat for the last 3-4 years and has been out of date for at least the last 8 years.
Hi. I have a faulty blue and me module so have the flashing mileage. I've removed the unit completely and want to install an xtrons android headunit. I was just wonder if you know if I will still have to do a proxy alignment to stop the mileage flashing after Installing an android headunit? Cheers
Yep the mileage flashing is an indicator that the canbus system is missing a module so you need to remove it by means of a proxi alignment to stop it flashing and tell it to forget the blue and me module
i'm still happy with my original radio. I use a cable which i connected at the back of the radio and still can talk throu bluetooth. still happy here. what i don't understand is :i changed the break pedal switch but the error in the dashboard is still there. no mechanic seems to know. any good ideas? thank you
@@hasisul without knowing what the actual problem is I’m unlikely to be able to help, the switch for the brake lights is adjustable so if not installed correctly it won’t work properly
I have a 2014 Fiat Panda. The Odometer recently started flashing and I was advised that the Blue and Me needed to be replaced because it controls most of the electric systems in the car such as the demister, heater, wipers etc. Is this not correct? Can I do what you said and just remove it and put a stereo in? Will my electrics still work and will Odometer stop flashing?
Blue and me is a separate module a lot like a raspberry pi computer if you know what that is, if you remove it, you will lose some functions such as usb connected music, Bluetooth will stop working etc but it has. I thing to do with things like lights heaters wipers they are controlled by the body computer which is located elsewhere in the car
@@KingStefan11ZZ the odometer flashes as an indication that something is missing from the cars “canbus” computer network so you need to unplug the blue and me module to stop the issue getting any worse as a failed blue and me system can drain the battery and lead to starting problems. To stop the flashing you need to perform what’s called a proxi alignment, this can be done by a garage with the right kit or for about £60 you can do it yourself with readily available software, if you go the DIY route then you have everything for diagnosing any future issues which can save a huge amount of money for yourself. A third option would be to join the fiatforum who keep a register of people with the software who might be willing to help other members out.
Hey! I have a problem with my Punto mk1, maybe you have an idea what it might be. Basically, it's sometimes really difficult to get into first and second gear. It fights me a lot. There are no grinding sounds or anything similar. Third, fourth and fifth all shift nicely with no issues. When the car is off, all gears shift nicely! Only the first and second gears are sometimes difficult while driving. I know some of this is normal for Puntos to a degree, especially with the first gear, but this is too much. Hopefully it's nothing too expensive. My Punto has never cost me a lot of money so far and never really breaks down. Love the channel! I love Puntos and hate seeing people treat them as beater cars.
It may be the linkage which is quite complex in some mk1s with it having both a mechanical linkage and cables the other possibility is the clutch not disengaging properly which if the car is getting older and you don’t know when or if the clutch has been replaced then it might just be the car is old the clutch is worn and it just is due a replacement
I am from India. I have FIAT AVVENTURA which is basically Punto. I was having a problem with battery drain out. Then after lot of research , i found it is the problem with my Blue and Me. Now after disconnecting Blue and Me box , the problem has been resolved. But now i have lost my hands free option , and my USB ports and mobile chargers also do not work. FIAT has moved out from India. Can you guide me what should I do ? Can I use market available android system without the blue and me box?
You just need to find a modern radio you’re happy with, doesn’t need the blue and me box, you can put that in the trash, you may need to research adaptors to make steering wheel controls work
I really appreciate your efforts! Thanks man!
Ciao
Come hai detto se sono qua e ti scrivo e che ho il problema del Blue&me, la mia auto è un Doblò e probabilmente si è guastato con assenza di bluetooth e contachilometri lampeggiante.
Visto la decisione amara della obsolescenza del sistema toccherà orientarsi su un sistema di nuova generazione con molte più funzionalità, chiedo che marca di sistema posso installare che sia abbastanza integrato con linea dell'interno abitacolo.
Congratulazioni per il video molto chiaro.
Iscritto al canale e attendo i tuoi nuovi video e spero che riguardano questo sistema ormai defunto.
Hey pal, just got an 5dr evo GP few months ago, I fitted an orignal armrest so far and just saw your heated seats installation. Ive got 2 questions about that. 1 - What is the two-directonal arrow on the lower arm rest suppossed to do. 2 - What trim level had leather seats as i wish to get some or some seat covers that replace the fabric ones
The button on the arm rest is for electrically adjustable lumbar support, the leather seats were an option never standard fit on any level of trim, my car had been a demo car for the fiat main dealer in London so most of the options had been ticked
@@PuntoHowto ah ok thanks 👍
Any progress with the cabrio?
Hi and sorry for the lack of updates, it is still a work in progress and I will update you soon, I’ve been tackling the rusty floor pan which has taken a lot of time but is not easy to film
@PuntoHowto No worries, just noticed the lack of updates on the forum! Hope it's not too troublesome
Mine flashed in my Alfa G and I swapped it was £60 back in 2019 so probably gold dust now. Advanced usb options to get to play music is the most stupid menu system 😂
I have a fiat punto 2015, and blue&me doesn’t like the wired connection.
I play music, it plays for 2 seconds then goes back to the radio. My phone is still trying to play audio through the wired connection, so it’s just blue&me being buggy it seems.
I figured it would be to update my system, since there is no way to update it, any other solutions?
Technically speaking there are no new updates passed 2015, your car would have come from new with the most up to date version of the software.
You could perhaps try and rest the whole system or pull the fuse from the blue and me unit to kill the power for a bit and see if that helps, or see if there is a factory reset option
I actually bought Punto as commuter car with now legendary 1.2 8v. Had 188 mk1, 188 mk2 with same engine, now went for 199, 2012 first production year of "just" Punto (not being grande or evo). Had no idea about Blue&Me, as an guy who is into cars, electronics and informatics I find this extremely helpful. I actually ordered 2 din player for carplay and stuff before I got car (bought it but had to finish with paperwork) and now I just understand that it was lucky but wise choise since I decided to buy it while being black friday discounted.
Now few question if you find the time, I would be very grateful and maybe someone else with lots of questions find it useful. With removal of Blue&Me computer (or in my case Blue&Me 2) do you loose anything? I will put this aftermarket stereo, and it allegedly hooks up to steering wheel controls, has all the good stuff from simple things like aux to stand alone GPS without need for internet connection. BUT If I remove the computer do you know if steering wheel commands stop working, does it throw codes? And like is B&M2 computer passtrough for steering wheel commands and does aftermarket stereo usually bypass that (i know this is kinda dependable also on aftermarket unit you get, but you can share some general knowledge)? Do you have experience with bad caps with B&M2? I'd assume on B&M2 and by 2012 they probably used SMD ones and they are not so prone to leaking if at all. Did you experience any vamp drain on B&M2 systems?
It would seem that new or old these blue and me computers can all fail. In my research it is an Arm processor and the whole device is a lot like a raspberry pi computer, just very old and lacking.
They did some updates with the move to b&m2 but did very little to the overall hardware, with fiat they don’t update things as they go and so when they design a module in 2009 the 2015 version will be exactly the same.
During the Computer chip shortage they had to shut down the fiat panda production because no one would make the very old chips they needed (as one example)
A lot of your questions I cannot answer, what I would say is keep the old radio handy in case you have any problems. One I can see being an issue is that B&M updates the clock in the dash so remove it and the clock may stop working.
Other than that I don’t know of any more major issues.
The steering wheel controls can usually be adapted with aftermarket plug in boxes, you’ll just have to see if the new radio will work or if other plug ins will be needed.
Please do let me know how you get on as any information you glean could help others
Hi, I have a Fiat 500 with the BlueMe system. I tried plugging in my phone to the aux and playing music through that, however the volume on my phone keeps automatically turning down. I can’t turn it back up as it will just keep turning down itself. I’ve tried turning the volume up on the car but that doesn’t work.
I had a look at the settings on the radio in the car but couldn’t figure out if I needed to turn anything on/ off.
What year is the 500?
@ 2016
@ ok so quite a new one, I presume no other issues with the radio or the volume controls for other things ? Is it an iPhone or android phone
@@PuntoHowto nope no other issues really with the radio cd works fine and don’t usually listen to the fm or am but it works ok. It’s an iPhone
@ I would be inclined to make sure there is nothing in the usb port in the car, they are prone to getting stuff in the sockets. Make sure you are using an MFI approved iPhone cable potentially disconnect the car battery for a while to clear any weird software glitches that may have occurred.
If non of that works it may just be a case that the phone you have is too new to continue to work with blue and me given that blue and me has been unsupported by fiat for the last 3-4 years and has been out of date for at least the last 8 years.
Hi. I have a faulty blue and me module so have the flashing mileage. I've removed the unit completely and want to install an xtrons android headunit. I was just wonder if you know if I will still have to do a proxy alignment to stop the mileage flashing after Installing an android headunit? Cheers
Yep the mileage flashing is an indicator that the canbus system is missing a module so you need to remove it by means of a proxi alignment to stop it flashing and tell it to forget the blue and me module
i'm still happy with my original radio. I use a cable which i connected at the back of the radio and still can talk throu bluetooth. still happy here. what i don't understand is :i changed the break pedal switch but the error in the dashboard is still there. no mechanic seems to know. any good ideas? thank you
Have you set the plunger on the brake pedal correctly ?
@@PuntoHowto break switch was change twice by 2 different mechanics. One of them fiat specialist. Can you please advice me where to go,what to do?
@@hasisul without knowing what the actual problem is I’m unlikely to be able to help, the switch for the brake lights is adjustable so if not installed correctly it won’t work properly
I have a 2014 Fiat Panda. The Odometer recently started flashing and I was advised that the Blue and Me needed to be replaced because it controls most of the electric systems in the car such as the demister, heater, wipers etc. Is this not correct? Can I do what you said and just remove it and put a stereo in? Will my electrics still work and will Odometer stop flashing?
Blue and me is a separate module a lot like a raspberry pi computer if you know what that is, if you remove it, you will lose some functions such as usb connected music, Bluetooth will stop working etc but it has. I thing to do with things like lights heaters wipers they are controlled by the body computer which is located elsewhere in the car
@@PuntoHowto thanks and if you remove it will the odometer work again?
@@KingStefan11ZZ the odometer flashes as an indication that something is missing from the cars “canbus” computer network so you need to unplug the blue and me module to stop the issue getting any worse as a failed blue and me system can drain the battery and lead to starting problems. To stop the flashing you need to perform what’s called a proxi alignment, this can be done by a garage with the right kit or for about £60 you can do it yourself with readily available software, if you go the DIY route then you have everything for diagnosing any future issues which can save a huge amount of money for yourself.
A third option would be to join the fiatforum who keep a register of people with the software who might be willing to help other members out.
Hey! I have a problem with my Punto mk1, maybe you have an idea what it might be. Basically, it's sometimes really difficult to get into first and second gear. It fights me a lot. There are no grinding sounds or anything similar. Third, fourth and fifth all shift nicely with no issues. When the car is off, all gears shift nicely! Only the first and second gears are sometimes difficult while driving. I know some of this is normal for Puntos to a degree, especially with the first gear, but this is too much. Hopefully it's nothing too expensive.
My Punto has never cost me a lot of money so far and never really breaks down. Love the channel! I love Puntos and hate seeing people treat them as beater cars.
It may be the linkage which is quite complex in some mk1s with it having both a mechanical linkage and cables the other possibility is the clutch not disengaging properly which if the car is getting older and you don’t know when or if the clutch has been replaced then it might just be the car is old the clutch is worn and it just is due a replacement
@@PuntoHowto Thank you for the reply. I'll have to go get it checked out soon.
I am from India. I have FIAT AVVENTURA which is basically Punto. I was having a problem with battery drain out. Then after lot of research , i found it is the problem with my Blue and Me. Now after disconnecting Blue and Me box , the problem has been resolved. But now i have lost my hands free option , and my USB ports and mobile chargers also do not work. FIAT has moved out from India. Can you guide me what should I do ? Can I use market available android system without the blue and me box?
You just need to find a modern radio you’re happy with, doesn’t need the blue and me box, you can put that in the trash, you may need to research adaptors to make steering wheel controls work
@@PuntoHowto Thanks a lot. Do you know of any such adapters
Did you find any adapters
@@chaitanyaksk90 NO
Do you have the blue me update file?
Did you watch the video, I’m guessing you didn’t !!!
I have the update files if someone needs them hmu
They won’t work on any other car