Used Fiat 500 Flywheel

Only manual-gearbox Fiat 500s have a conventional flywheel; automatic versions use a torque converter instead, so if your 500 has an automatic gearbox you won't be looking for a flywheel at all. The vast majority of Fiat 500s sold in the UK came with a manual gearbox, so most buyers will indeed need one. If you're unsure which you have, check the gearbox type on your V5 or a VIN check before ordering.

The second-generation Fiat 500 ran from 2007 through to 2024, so both years sit within the same generation, which is a good starting point. However, fitment is determined primarily by engine code rather than year, so you need to confirm both cars share the same engine code before assuming they'll interchange — a 1.2-litre 500 and a 0.9 TwinAir 500 will have completely different flywheels despite being the same generation. Supply the breaker with your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) and they can confirm compatibility.

Trim level — whether Pop, Lounge, Sport, or any other — has no effect on flywheel fitment; the flywheel follows the engine, not the badge. What matters is that both cars share the same engine code, so a flywheel from a Pop with a 1.2-litre engine won't fit a Sport with a different engine code, but a flywheel from any trim fitted with the same engine code as yours should be interchangeable. Tell the breaker your engine code and they'll be able to match it correctly.

No — the 0.9 TwinAir, 1.2, and 1.4 engines are entirely different units and each will have its own specific flywheel that won't cross over to the others. The engine code is the definitive guide here, and you should provide it to the breaker rather than relying on the engine size description alone, as there can be variants within the same displacement. Always confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check before purchasing.

The modern Fiat 500 launched in 2007 and received various updates over its long production run, and while the generation remained broadly the same, ancillary and mounting details can change mid-production. The engine code is still your most reliable guide, but for a car at the earlier end of the range you should ask the breaker to confirm the part against your specific registration to rule out any mid-run changes. Providing your full engine code and registration gives the breaker the best chance of supplying the right part.

No — petrol and diesel engines have very different flywheel specifications and the two are not interchangeable. The Fiat 500 was offered with both petrol and diesel engines in the UK market, so you must ensure the flywheel you buy comes from the same fuel type and, more specifically, the same engine code as your car. Always confirm fuel type and engine code with the breaker before purchasing.