Fiat 500C Crankshaft Replacement Parts

Yes, every variant of the Fiat 500C has a crankshaft — it is a fundamental internal engine component present in all petrol and diesel versions of the car. The 500C is the convertible (cabriolet) bodystyle of the Fiat 500, and all versions share the same engine-driven drivetrain layout that requires a crankshaft. You can source one from a breaker, but you must match it to the correct engine code rather than simply the model name.

The engine code is the single most critical detail — it matters far more than the year, trim, or whether the car is the open-top 500C or the standard 500 hatchback. The Fiat 500C was produced from 2009 onwards and used a range of engines including the 1.2 petrol (169A4), 1.4 petrol (169A3), 0.9 TwinAir (312A2 and related codes), and 1.3 Multijet diesel (169A1), each with a different crankshaft design. Your engine code is stamped on the engine block and is also listed on your V5C or available via a VIN check — always supply it to the breaker before agreeing a purchase.

The Fiat 500 and 500C received a facelift in 2015 which brought some updates, but crankshaft compatibility is determined by engine code, not the facelift date. If your pre-facelift and post-facelift cars share the same engine code — for example both running the 169A4 1.2 petrol — the crankshaft internals are very likely the same, but you should confirm this with the breaker against your specific registration, as ancillary or mounting changes can sometimes occur mid-production. Never assume fitment across that 2015 boundary without the breaker verifying both engine codes match.

No, trim level has no effect on crankshaft fitment whatsoever — trims like Pop, Lounge, Rock, and Collezione are cosmetic and equipment-level distinctions that do not change the engine internals. What matters is the engine code: two 500C models of different trims but the same engine code will have interchangeable crankshafts. Focus entirely on matching engine codes and ignore the trim badge when speaking to a breaker.

Yes — the 500C convertible and the standard 500 hatchback share the same engines and engine codes, so a crankshaft from a 500 hatchback with the matching engine code is the same part. The open-top body style of the 500C has no bearing on engine internal components. Simply confirm the engine code matches and let the breaker verify fitment against both registrations before buying.

No — the 0.9 TwinAir turbocharged two-cylinder engine and the 1.2 four-cylinder petrol engine have completely different crankshafts and the parts are not interchangeable. The TwinAir engine (typically coded 312A2 or similar) has a unique two-cylinder design, while the 1.2 (169A4) is a conventional four-cylinder unit. Always source a crankshaft matched to your exact engine code, and confirm this with the breaker before purchase.