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Are there any problems with the Fiat 124 Spider?

Are there any problems with the Fiat 124 Spider?

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Fiat 124 Spider, for which Fiat has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system.

When did FIAT stop making the Spider Spider?

After being retired by FIAT, Pininfarina continued the production of the model under his own brand as Pininfarina Spider Azzurra for the North American market and Pininfarina Spidereuropa for the European market for three more years, from August 1982 until 1985.

What kind of transmission does a Fiat Spider have?

An optional three-speed automatic transmission from General Motors was available from 1979 through 1985 for North America as well as Japan. The Spider’s convertible top was known for its simplicity of use — allowing a seated driver to quickly raise or lower the top.

What kind of fuel injection does a Fiat Spider use?

In 1980, Spiders were fitted with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection, which was a vast improvement from the early CS2’s poor carburetor and intake manifold design. In 1982, Pininfarina took over where Fiat left off, marketing a Spider Azzura under its own name.

Can a 1974 Fiat 124 Spider start up?

I have a 1974 fiat 124 spider. All the power to the I have a 1974 fiat 124 spider. All the power to the accessories on the console went dead . No radio, hazard lights, courtesy light or cigarette … read more My 1978 Fiat 124 will start up cold just fine, even after sitting for a week. Once the engine is hot it will not start up.

What kind of car is a Fiat Spider?

Fiat Spider: My Fiat 124 Spider starts fine, but when it warms… I have a 79 Fiat Spider 2000. Is that within your expertise? I have a 79 Fiat Spider 2000. Is that within your expertise? … read more I recently bought a 1979 corvette L82. But when I try to I recently bought a 1979 corvette L82. But when I try to turn it over it won’t crank.

What kind of car is 1974 Sport Spider?

On face value, this 1974 Fiat 124 Sport Spider does show a lot of promise. It has taken the combined forces of two separate listings to establish that it is a classic that runs and drives well. The owner seems to be willing to answer questions from genuinely interested individuals, and that provides some reassurance.

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