Fiat 500C Ignition Barrel Replacement Parts
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Choosing the right used Fiat 500C ignition barrel
Used ignition barrels vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State if you need it complete with keys
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Fitment questions
Does the Fiat 500C actually have an ignition barrel, or does it use a push-button start?
The vast majority of Fiat 500C models sold in the UK use a traditional keyed ignition barrel mounted on the steering column, so yes, the part does exist on this model. A small number of later higher-spec variants may have been fitted with keyless push-button start instead, so it is worth confirming with your breaker whether the donor car matches your setup before ordering.
Will an ignition barrel from a 2010 Fiat 500C fit my 2016 model?
The Fiat 500 and 500C ran as a single generation from 2007 through to around 2015, with a facelift arriving for the 2016 model year, so a 2010 barrel and a 2016 barrel sit on either side of that boundary. Parts within each phase often share the same barrel, but whether the pre-facelift and post-facelift barrels interchange directly is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as subtle column or lock changes can affect fit.
Does the ignition barrel from a standard Fiat 500 hatchback fit the 500C convertible?
The 500C is the soft-top cabriolet version of the 500, sharing the same platform and steering column assembly, so the ignition barrel is generally the same part across both bodystyles. Trim level and whether the car is a hatchback or cabriolet do not affect ignition barrel fitment, so a barrel pulled from a standard 500 of the same generation should be worth quoting on.
Does trim level matter — will a barrel from a Pop fit a Lounge or a by Gucci?
Trim level does not affect ignition barrel fitment on the Fiat 500C — the barrel is part of the steering column assembly and is the same unit whether the donor car is a Pop, Pop Star, Lounge, or a special edition like the by Gucci. The only thing worth checking is the ignition system type, since some higher-spec trims were more likely to be specified with keyless entry, which uses a different setup entirely.
Can I use an ignition barrel from a Fiat 500C with a different engine — say a 1.2 into a TwinAir?
Engine type does not affect ignition barrel fitment, as the barrel is part of the steering column and lock assembly rather than anything engine-specific. A barrel from a 1.2 petrol donor car is worth considering for a TwinAir or 1.4 car of the same generation, and you should ask the breaker to confirm the generation and any keyless-versus-keyed difference rather than the engine size.
What should I tell a breaker when asking for a used Fiat 500C ignition barrel?
Give the breaker your full registration number so they can confirm the exact generation and whether your car has a keyed barrel or a keyless push-button system, as these are not interchangeable. It is also worth mentioning the year of your car so the breaker can check whether the donor sits within the pre-facelift (up to approximately 2015) or post-facelift (2016 onwards) phase, since this is the most likely fitment boundary to be aware of.