Technical 2016 Fiat 500C – trunk won't open properly

[DonPedros]

Hi everyone,
I recently bought a 2016 Fiat 500C, unfortunately with a common issue – the trunk only opens with the remote, a warning about an open trunk appears on the display, and the roof doesn't fully open.
I’ve already checked the wiring and the button in the handle – everything seems to be fine.
The only thing that raises doubts is the trunk latch itself. The one installed in my car has the part number 55701971. According to the parts catalog, this latch is intended for the regular (non-cabrio) Fiat 500. From what I’ve gathered, the correct latch for the cabrio version should have the number 52161769. This might be the root of the problem.
Before I go ahead and order a new latch, I’d really appreciate it if any cabrio owners with a properly working trunk could check and share the part number of their latch.

Thanks in advance for your help, and best regards!

 

[Derbyfella]

We sold ours a couple of years ago.2012
Sometime had a few quirks with the trunk.
Can you try opening the door with the key rather than the remote, then getting in and starting the car.


The other thing is carry out the roof relearn I had to do that a couple of times too.

 

[The Panda Nut]

Fiat are very good at giving different part numbers for identical parts. I would actually do some cross referencing. Ask shop4parts (email) they will probably know and will be able to help if a lock is required