TBORD 500X dashboard failures on Fiat 500X: what should a garage check?

Fiat 500X dashboard failures: what should a garage check?

On the Fiat 500X, the dashboard includes gauges, warning lights, and alert messages. A failure affects the driver’s safety. This guide helps the professional make a clear diagnosis, with a technical rather than a commercial approach.

Role of the TBORD 500X

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The TBORD 500X provides:

Common Symptoms

Commonly observed failures:

The presence of several simultaneous symptoms indicates an internal failure of the cluster.

Basic vehicle-side checks

Before blaming the dashboard, it is recommended to:

  • Check the battery and the fuses related to the cluster
  • Check the connector and wiring harness (locking, oxidation, moisture)
  • Read the fault codes to rule out another control unit as the cause

These quick checks help avoid unnecessary shipments.

When should the TBORD 500X be sent for specialized repair?

An internal failure is suspected when:

  • The dashboard remains off despite correct power supply
  • Warning lights, needles, and screen are affected at the same time
  • Symptoms become permanent after an intermittent phase

The unit must never be opened, heated, or tampered with by the garage or the end customer. Not opening the unit is a strict requirement for workshop acceptance.

Professional repair and warranty

For this Fiat 500X dashboard, Reparlab offers a flat-rate repair through the professional portal, with:


• Coverage of all types of failures
• Average turnaround time of 2 to 5 days, including round-trip shipping
• Repairs carried out in France
• 2-year warranty, in-house developed R&D solutions
• IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certified processes

More information (PR references, recurring failures, shipping instructions): TBORD 500X repair for Fiat 500X.

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Can I install a used TBORD 500X instead?

It is possible but risky: incompatibilities, immobilizer issues, or mileage problems may occur. Repairing the original cluster remains the most reliable solution.

An opened or “tampered with” unit complicates the diagnosis, may worsen the failure, and can jeopardize acceptance by a specialized workshop.

Repairs are carried out in France with standardized procedures and a 2-year warranty, ensuring reliability comparable to an industrial solution.

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