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2020 Posts Selection⇒
Seat Lowering Rails
Ice Warning Indicator
Adding the missing Boot release switch for UK Miatas
2019 Posts Selection ⇒
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) / Traction Control System (TCS)
Kid’s version of the 124 Spider
John M’s excellent write-up on his addition of XM
Fiat 124 Spider / Mazda MX-5 ~ Parts Compatibility Guide
No, this is not the 2020 model
New map updates dated June 2019 are available
Securing Your Rocker Panel Trim, Proactively
Custom satin aluminum sill plates are available (sold as a pair)!
PRESERVE YOUR ABILITY TO TWEAK IN FUTURE FIRMWARE VERSIONS ~ VERSION 2.0
Fuel Economy App
Adding telescopic adjustment to the 124 Spider Steering Wheel
Did you know there’s an oil filter in our Garrett turbo?
PCM Re-programming
Alternative Cup Holders
Safety Recall for AT TCM Re-programming
Universal Version 70 Fiat AIO Tweak
Another exclusive tweak ~ Fixing the factory Navigation for Version 70 CarPlay firmware!
CARPLAY HUB ~ START-TO-FINISH VEHICLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
70th Anniversary Edition
Adding Paddle Shifters to Classica / Lusso
Raising the seat height for shorter people
2018 Posts selection ⇒
New map updates dated December 2018 + February 2019 are available
Freeing up memory in Version 70 firmware
JCI Test Mode
Replacing Mazda bootup/shutdown animations for those installing CarPlay® hub
Update for Date-to-Statusbar Tweak
Solution to Inaudible Turn Signal Reminder
New USB Audio Tweak
GRACENOTE® MUSIC DATABASE VERSION 9 UPDATE
Exclusive Tweak ~ An Abarth Shutdown Animation
Abarth’s Sport Mode switch
Luggage sets for the 124 Spider
Fuel Door “Stop”
Fixing a windshield chip yourself
Stripe options for 124 Spider are officially available now
Abarth 124 Rally Specifications
Prepping for “the great white north”
Re-establishing Oil Flow in Multi-Air “brick” after Long-Term Storage
Turn Signal Audio ~ Insufficient Volume (& Solution!)
124 Spider ~ Coolant Confusion
Maximum occupancy / cargo weight & Tire pressure
Mopar Vent Bezels
Mopar Wind Screen
DIY Oil Change ~ via Extraction
CMU Isolator
VIN # Decoder / VIN Build Sheets / VIN Window “Monroney” stickers / FIAT KEYePER
New Abarth 124 GT Carbon-Fiber Hardtop & Exclusive OZ Wheels
124 GT Hardtop Storage
Replacing the CMU to get Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
Apple CarPlay Retrofit Kit
Tire Compressor / Adding a Jack
Adding a second camera / CMU isolator
New Fiat firmware is showing up
Maintenance Monitor Settings
Using Car’s Speakers for CB Audio
RFID Toll Collection Transponders
Tweak to disable touchscreen input
Fiat responded to Speedometer feedback?
Windshield Replacement – must also replace garnishes!
Delayed implementation of new cluster gauge with compass
2017 Posts selection ⇒
Alternate overlay for Airbag Message Panel
GRACENOTE® MUSIC DATABASE VERSION 8 UPDATE
Creating multi-waypoint routes
Fixing Curb Rash on Abarth 124 Wheels
2018 / 2019 Visors
Key Fob Details, Covers & Batteries
Garage door remote
Soft-top drain filter(s)
Towing your Spider
Paint colors
Removal of taillight body-colored inserts
M.Y. 2019 Fiat Connect?
Safety rating = 5 out of 5
Preserve your ability to Tweak in future firmware versions
Door Locks
Post-Window Tinting Issues…
Disabling i-Stop Feature
Installing the Mopar “124” Grille Emblem
Headlight Aiming
Trouble Code P0128: Faulty Thermostat
How to disconnect most electrical connectors
Adding missing trunk release switches
Auto-closing windows
Adding Lumbar Support to Seats / Lowering the Seats
Adding XM to non-Bose® Infotainment system?
Accessing the TAU
Finished my grille emblem install
Initializing the Power Windows
Power Window Lock Switch
Seat belt extenders
Adding the CD Player
Replacing your radio antenna
Capturing screenshots from your CMU
Relocating your Infotainment USB-connected phone/ipod
Encouraging news regarding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Abarth 124 startup screens / unique parts
Emergency Trunk Access
Removing the (Automatic) shift knob
Lifting up the 124 Spider
Infotainment Display brightness & Day/Night map views
Adding a Radar Detector, Dash-cam, powered mirror
Slush Mats
Gaining passenger-side legroom
Relocating the subwoofer / Alternate subwoofer locations
Splash Guards / Front License Bracket
2016 Posts selection ⇒
Pre-delivery reminders ~ after you’ve taken delivery
Fast USB charging / Bluetooth® phone connectivity
Continue listening to the radio after turning your engine off
Replacing Door Speakers / CMU Info
Splicing into the Wiring Harness
Additional CMU Info
Personalization of Vehicle Settings
How not to add switches
Trickle-charging & Maintaining your 124 Spider Battery
Solar charging
Other Battery Info
Alternative Lightweight Battery
Adding Virtual Gauges, V8 Sound & Trouble Code Analysis Using OBDII Port
OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes
CB Installation
Magnetic Mount Antennas
Using Car’s Speakers for CB Audio
The Infotainment Control Buttons
Diagnostic Assist Screens
Looking for a .stl file for the 124’s optional grille emblem and/or the grille tow-eye cover
Dashboard Warning/Indicator Lights + Trouble Codes Assistance
Navigation
Backing up / Updating your SD card Maps
Navigation Guidance Volume
HTML version of Service Manuals
Gracenote® Music database update
Hood Lift Kit
Illuminated glove box with shelf
Added trunk space / Visor label removal
Reader’s Favorites ⇒
Universal Version 70 Fiat AIO Tweak
GRACENOTE® MUSIC DATABASE VERSION 9 UPDATE
Apple CarPlay™ Retrofit Kit
Windshield Replacement – must also replace garnishes!
Soft-top drain filter(s)
Adding a Radar Detector, Dash-cam, powered mirror
Key Fob Details, Covers & Batteries
Abarth 124 startup screens / unique parts
Pre-delivery reminders ~ after you’ve taken delivery
Seat belt extenders
Lifting up the 124 Spider
New Abarth 124 GT Carbon-Fiber Hardtop & Exclusive OZ Wheels
Navigation
Personalization of Vehicle Settings
Projects I’ve done on my 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
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21st Century Fiat / Abarth 124 Spider
Most of the Blog articles are applicable to the Mazda MX-5 (ND) as well
2016 Posts selection ⇒
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