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How to Identify the Problem with a Fiat 500 Roof That Won't Close Completely

Model: Fiat 500 312 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Convertible top

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In this video, we see that there are issues with the folding mechanism of the Fiat 500 convertible, which fails to close completely. The YouTuber disassembled the mechanism to access the roof's winding area, where there are flaps indicated, and a visible pin should slide upwards and stop behind a stop.

To close it, however, it was necessary to lift the entire mechanism, which is acceptable for emergency closure, but not for normal operation. The stop must be adjusted so that it slides upwards, allowing the pin to slide and stop behind the stop, without overrunning it. By sliding the mechanism several times and reading the comments, we discovered that the pin must be reinserted into its holder, ensuring that the roof not only closes completely but also opens without difficulty.


Updated on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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