Cheap Fiat 500L Propshaft
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A buyer's guide to used Fiat 500L propshaft
No two propshafts are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State if it's 2WD or 4WD
- State whether it's front or rear if applicable
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Fitment questions
Does the Fiat 500L have a propshaft?
No — the Fiat 500L is a front-wheel-drive only model across its entire production run, so it was never fitted with a propshaft at any point. Propshafts are only found on rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicles, and the 500L falls into neither category. If you think you have a drivetrain noise or vibration issue, the part you may actually be looking for is a driveshaft (also called a CV shaft or half-shaft), which connects the front differential to the front wheels.
I've been quoted a propshaft for my Fiat 500L — is that right?
Almost certainly not — the 500L has never been offered with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, so there is no propshaft in the drivetrain. It's possible there has been a miscommunication, and the part needed is actually a front driveshaft (nearside or offside), which is a common wear item on front-wheel-drive cars like the 500L. Double-check the symptom with your mechanic and ask them to confirm the exact part name before ordering.
What's the difference between a propshaft and a driveshaft, and which does the Fiat 500L use?
A propshaft runs along the length of the vehicle from the gearbox to a rear axle or rear differential, and is only found on rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive cars. A driveshaft (half-shaft) runs laterally from the differential to a driven wheel, and is what the front-wheel-drive Fiat 500L uses on both the nearside and offside front. If you need a replacement, search for a Fiat 500L driveshaft and specify NS (nearside/left) or OS (offside/right) when contacting a breaker.
Could any Fiat 500L engine variant — diesel, petrol, or the TwinAir — have a propshaft?
No — regardless of engine, every Fiat 500L variant sold in the UK, including the 0.9 TwinAir, 1.4 petrol, 1.3 Multijet, and 1.6 Multijet, drives the front wheels only and has no propshaft. Engine size and type do not change the drivetrain layout on this model. The part you're likely after is a front driveshaft, and it is worth specifying your engine to the breaker as driveshaft length and joint sizing can vary between variants.
I have a Fiat 500L Trekking — does that have four-wheel drive and therefore a propshaft?
Despite its rugged styling and raised ride height, the Fiat 500L Trekking (and the later Cross) remained front-wheel-drive only, with no four-wheel-drive option ever offered in the UK. So it does not have a propshaft. If you're experiencing drivetrain issues on a Trekking, a front driveshaft is the correct part to investigate, and a breaker can help match it to your registration.