r/fiat500

I’ve searched and can’t find any other solutions to the exact problem I’m having.

I own a 2015 500 Pop. I frequently fold down the back seats to have room to haul things. Not sure about other models, but this one has a single bench seat across, but the seat backs are separate from the bench and move independently of each other. The driver side seat back in the backseat is stuck in the up position.

The seatbelt was stuck right around the bracket and latch between the seat and wall, but once I got that released, it did not resolve the issue. I removed the bolts to take the back out, but it is still stuck at the bracket, so that was a no-go.

Photos of the non-broken seat to show where it’s stuck.

Other than taking a sledge hammer to it 😭, how else can I get to the latch to release it? I’m fine with deleting the seat back. I just need it out of the way.

What's next?

- Remove the wheel centering stud.

- Hand tighten the remaining wheel bolt

- Tighten all 4 bolts in a cross pattern with the 1/2 inch impact wrench on high.

Some people do it this way, I'm curious how many.

I’m trying to source the correct water pump for my 1967 Fiat 238 and keep getting sent the wrong part.

The van has the early OHV-style engine with oil bath air cleaner, not the later 238 setup most vendors seem to assume.

The original pump has:
- one long outlet neck
- asymmetrical casting
- integrated housing design
- side hose connection

The replacement pump I received is completely different geometrically and will not fit the engine or hose routing.

Does anyone recognize this exact pump or know:
- the correct Fiat part number
- what engine family this is from
- whether this is actually a Fiat 1100T / early 238 crossover setup
- a supplier/rebuilder that may have one

At this point I’m wondering if rebuilding the original is the better route.

Any help from vintage Fiat commercial vehicle people would be hugely appreciated.

It's been like this for awhile. No pine trees in the area.

Last 1st of november I was in Torino (Turin) for visiting Basilica di Superga and I encountered this little beauty. She was really in tone with its environnement. I took a massive pleasure to do these pictures, hope you'll enjoy them as I enjoyed took them.

Hello Fiat community, I recently bought the missing hudcaps for my Fiat 500, but I’ve had some trouble putting them on, they look easy to click and push in, I’ve been scared to push with force cuz the cap feels so fragile, it being made of plastic. I’ve even gotten help from others. Wanted to ask for some advice if I’m doing something wrong.

Do I keep the metal hoop attached?

Or do I just force it into the wheel

Thanks for any advice!!

I just request opinions on trade-in value or straight up marketplace value for a 2012 Fiat 500 Pop 5-speed!
don’t judge, got her in my teens & she’s lasted me a good 6 years!

-127,300 miles
-Driver’s side window works, just needs new weather stripping
-Minor exterior damage
-Gucci Fiat wheels from their collaboration (lol)
-Check engine light on for O2 sensors
-TPMS inactive since getting new tires
-Left axle & both front struts replaced less than a year ago
-Specialty premium Rosso seats
- Decent crack in the windshield, and passenger side rear view mirror
-Airbag light on dash, I think it’s the wires, checking today
-Interior is in perfect shape, besides the decorative pins… the patch can be taken off without issue, CD player only sometimes reads a CD though
- Technically 3 owners on record, first owner only put 300 miles on it, he got it for his daughter who didn’t want to drive manual transmission
- No accidents on record, obviously if you see the taillight crack, it’s been backed into
-Minor sun damage on the top panel

EDIT: Yes I will be cleaning her up, yes obviously the items and decor in the car will not be there when I sell it.

Hi, a few months back I noticed my car would lose power when reaching 2800rpm, almost like I was pressing the brakes, and I had to change gears earlier than normal to continue accelerating. It has good days and bad days and I am starting to think it is a problem with either a vacuum leak or the oil separator. Having taken a look at the engine it seems like the oil separator, anyone have advice? Is it the O ring?

I have a 2014 Fiat 500 that has an issue with AC. Make this weird hissing sound when turned on and doesn’t cool down at all. Noise seems to only come from inside the car. Can’t hear anything in the engine bay.
Nothing wrong with anything else that I can see. Heater blows hot when turned up.
Any one experienced this before? Cheers

These cars really are slept on. Dead reliable if you treat them right and quicker around the city than it has any right to be. Ask me how I know - I've had four! This one is for sale now on Cars&Bids, auction ending Thursday the 14th.

Hey all - I did it! Got myself a 2016 500 Abarth! Single owner, great condition, not too many miles, and a phenomenal price. Thank you all SO much for your input as I made this decision - you guys rock. So let me gush about this car because I’ve never been this happy with a vehicle purchase in my life:

- Holy COW does this thing have personality! The look, the size, the stance. Everything about it feels utterly unique. A little cute, a little exotic, a little aggressive, and unlike anything else on the road. It’s an unabashedly silly car, which I love about it.

- The SOUND! I knew this car sounded good but I didn’t think it would be THIS amazing! The grunting exhaust as I shift gears rivals that of my old Supra (a high bar) and I can’t stop laughing as I hear the whooshing of the turbo.

- The performance! Yes, it’s less powerful than my last car, but this thing is QUICK. Very torquey and just plain FUN. More importantly, I get to use ALL of the power and squeeze out EVERY gear with glee. It’s a car that begs me to go all out and permits me to without launching myself into a tree (or a speeding ticket.)

- The handling! This is a FWD car and it’s one of the best handling cars I’ve ever driven! Probably tied with my FRS (but this is much more torquey and punchy.) It grips and hugs turns insanely well, and most importantly: I feel CONNECTED to the car and the road while I drive it. My Supra, by contrast, felt a little numb and disconnected. And I couldn’t chuck it into corners like I can with the Abarth (I’d immediately spin out with its squirrelly back and - while the Abarth simply wants to play and play.) I feel where every inch of the car is sitting at every moment. It is confidence inspiring, no need to shy away from its limits.

- It’s just a good, economical fit. I am saving $800/mo coming from my Supra and having MORE FUN doing it! As a FWD hatchback it is more practical - and despite being six and a half feet tall I fit much better in this than my Supra or my FRS. I might get a steering wheel extension so I can more comfortably drive with the seat all the way back, but even stock it’s just fine once I get my seating position right. Oh! And my fuel economy doubled, even when I’m driving it like a rally car.

How on earth did I trade in a bloody SUPRA for this and wind up having MORE FUN in my Abarth?! This car feels like an auto enthusiast cheat code. Most fun car I’ve ever driven. Now my only worry is being able to find another one to replace this with whenever it does die: because I can’t see myself going back.

This car is a GIFT. I just LOVE it!