Question 1

What is 1.4 MultiAir Actuator Failure on the Fiat Fiat 124 Spider?

Accepted Answer

The "MultiAir" brick can fail if oil changes are missed or the wrong viscosity is used. This is a common and expensive failure.

Question 2

What is Parts availability and escalating costs on the Fiat Fiat 124 Spider?

Accepted Answer

With production ceased and the Mazda-Fiat partnership ended, 124 Spider-specific parts are becoming scarce and expensive. Body panels (especially aluminium items), windscreens, key fobs and even the bonnet pedestrian-safety actuators can be on backorder for months. Some cars have been written off due to parts being unavailable for minor accident repairs.

Question 3

What is MultiAir oil drain-back when sitting unused on the Fiat Fiat 124 Spider?

Accepted Answer

If the 1.4 MultiAir engine sits unused for several months, oil can drain from the hydraulic MultiAir unit ("the brick"), affecting the valve train and preventing the engine from starting due to lack of compression. The fix is usually to crank it until the unit re-primes, but repeated occurrences can damage the unit.

Question 4

What should I check when buying a used Fiat Fiat 124 Spider?

Accepted Answer

Check for a full service history with the correct Selenia oil to protect the MultiAir unit.

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Fiat Fiat 124 Spider?

Accepted Answer

Inspect the convertible top for wear around the friction points.

Question 6

What should I check when buying a used Fiat Fiat 124 Spider?

Accepted Answer

Check for signs of water ingress in the footwells (blocked drain holes).

Question 7

What years was the Fiat Fiat 124 Spider made?

Accepted Answer

The Fiat Fiat 124 Spider was produced from 2016 to 2019.

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