Used Fiat 500L Timing Chain
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What to check when buying a used Fiat 500L timing chain
A used timing chain that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does the Fiat 500L actually have a timing chain, or does it use a timing belt?
It depends on the engine. The 1.4-litre petrol engine fitted to the 500L uses a timing chain, as does the 0.9 TwinAir petrol unit, so those variants do genuinely have a timing chain to replace. The 1.3 and 1.6 MultiJet diesel engines, however, use a timing belt rather than a chain, so if you drive a diesel 500L you will not be searching for a timing chain — you need a timing belt kit instead.
Will a timing chain from a 2014 Fiat 500L fit my 2017 Fiat 500L?
The 500L was produced from 2012 onwards and received a facelift in 2017, so a 2014 car sits in the pre-facelift generation and a 2017 car sits at the boundary of the facelifted model. Whether the timing chain itself changed across that boundary depends entirely on the engine code rather than the model year, so check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm your engine code and supply it to the breaker — they can then verify whether the donor chain matches yours before you commit.
Does the trim level affect which timing chain I need — for example, does a Pop Star need a different chain to a Lounge?
No, trim level makes no difference whatsoever to timing chain fitment on the 500L. Pop Star, Lounge, Cross and other trim designations are purely about interior and exterior specification, not the engine internals. What matters is the engine code, which will be the same chain across all trims sharing that engine — just confirm the engine code from your V5 and pass it to the breaker.
I have a 1.4-litre petrol 500L — what engine code should I quote when asking a breaker for a timing chain?
The 1.4-litre naturally aspirated petrol in the 500L typically carries the engine code 843A1000, but you should always verify this against your own V5 logbook or a VIN check rather than relying on general guidance alone. Supplying the exact engine code to the breaker is the single most useful thing you can do, as it allows them to match the donor engine precisely and avoid sending you an incompatible chain.
Can I use a timing chain from a Fiat 500 (hatchback) on my 500L?
The 500L is a larger MPV-style vehicle built on a different platform to the original Fiat 500 hatchback, and while some engines — such as the 0.9 TwinAir — appear across multiple Fiat models, the ancillary components and chain configuration can vary between applications. You must not assume cross-model compatibility based on engine name alone; give the breaker both the donor engine code and your own engine code so they can confirm the part is a genuine match for your specific application.
My 500L is a 0.9 TwinAir — does it have a timing chain, and will a chain from an older TwinAir engine fit?
Yes, the 0.9 TwinAir petrol is a chain-driven engine, so a timing chain is the correct part to be looking for. Whether a chain from an earlier TwinAir-equipped vehicle will interchange with yours depends on the exact engine code and any running production changes, so quote your engine code to the breaker and ask them to confirm compatibility against the donor registration — never assume fitment based on displacement and name alone.