2012 Fiat 500 Cooling and Climate Controls

Plastic Tank / Aluminum Core Radiator CSF prides itself on using the most advanced technologies, machines, and experienced personnel to design, develop, and manufacture the world’s best cooling systems. With three privately owned, ISO certified manufacturing facilities that supply to local OE brands, CSF houses the industry’s best manufacturing equipment. CSF’s world class facilities manufacture the highest quality cooling system products available. Thanks to our cutting edge capabilities, we are able to produce the strongest and most complicated components with ease. CSF leads the industry in multi-fit models, which provides customers with additional application coverage, while reducing inventory. All CSF radiators undergo a rigorous testing process in our state-of-the-art testing lab. Our procedures and requirements set the bar for cooling system reliability and performance:

Product Features:

• Individually leak tested
• Vibration cycle tested
• Thermal cycle tested
• Wind tunnel tested for optimal radiator core cooling efficiency
• Burst pressure and impulse cycle tested for strength
• Salt spray tested for corrosion protection
• 10 foot box “drop test” to ensure packaging protection
• 30 point fitment inspection on critical dimensions to ensure OE fitment with no modifications necessary

Constructed of quality materials, this multi-purpose retainer provides the same function and versatility as the original equipment retainer ensuring long service life.

Product Features:

• Ideal replacement – this retainer matches the fit and function of the original equipment retainer for this vehicle application
• Quality material – this retainer is made of durable material for long-lasting service
• Versatile design – this retainer is suitable for a variety of automotive uses
• Excellent value – this part offers original equipment quality at a competitive cost

New Platinum Pro A/C Condenser, 12-18 Fiat 500

Product Features:

• 12-18 Fiat 500, Made Of Aluminum
• Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
• No Drilling Needed For Installation
• No Modifications Needed For Installation
• Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
• Same Form Fit And Function As OE
• Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle

All modern vehicles consist of several independent operating systems controlled by a main system processor with independent sub-processors. The sub-processors provide class 2 serial information data to the main processor while handling the operation of the system and carry the circuit load to protect the main operating system. When replacing any level processor programming may be needed to enter the unit into the vehicles main operating system.

Product Features:

• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Carquest premium direct replacement resistors are designed to match the operation and performance of the original equipment to restore the proper heating and cooling functionality.

Product Features:

• Restores Functionality- Manufactured to original equipment specifications to restore full HVAC operation
• Original equipment quality – Carquest blower motor resistors meet the high quality material standards and tolerances as the original equipment
• Complete kit – Each kit includes the resistor, connector, and splice connectors to complete the job
• Direct replacement – Carquest blower motor resistor kits are a direct replacement to the original equipment resistor

Carquest Hose Assemblies are designed to carry refrigerant in an air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications and are designed to easily fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:

• 100% of hose assemblies use Goodyear hoses that meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness and permeation.
• Tubes and mufflers are designed to meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness.
• Fittings are designed to couple and seal to eliminate leaks. Trivalent plating is used on steel fittings to enhance corrosion resistance. The fittings conform to original equipment specifications to allow for the proper fit with related air conditioning
• Welds and crimps meet and exceed original equipment tension specifications.
• Manufactured to allow flexibility in the hose to conform to engine compartments.
• O-Rings necessary for installation are included.

High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:

• Endurance tested the equivalent of 50k miles
• Includes specific electrical connector to eliminate splicing
• Charged with lubricant to reduce internal friction promoting enhanced system performance and longevity
• For ease of installation this compressor includes a direct fit OE style connector as well as all gaskets, O-rings, or seals needed to repair your car
• Each unit is individually leak, vacuum and pressure tested prior to packaging to ensure leak free performance

Approved materials for increased durability in even the most extreme temperatures. All MotoRad Coolant Temperature Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:

• 100% factory resistance calibrated to ensure precision tolerances, resulting in extremely accurate temperature for optimal performance
• Thread Sealant and/or O-ring pre-installed on applicable sensors to ensure leak free performance
• Brass sensor housing precision machined to meet or exceed OE thermal conductivity
• OE precision matched thermistor position for correct output parameters
• Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal vibration, durability, static electricity, and micro tension, among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.

This engine cooling fan assembly is precision-engineered to match the fit and performance of the stock radiator fan on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It has been rigorously tested to ensure it cools as effectively as the original part.

Product Features:

• Ideal replacement – this engine cooling fan assembly was precision-engineered to match the fit and performance of the stock radiator fan assembly on specific vehicles
• Complete package – assembly is designed with the same materials and components as the original part
• Quality assured – motors are tested in laboratory settings to ensure performance
• Cost effective and reliable – trustworthy manufacturing for far less than same part at the dealership

Crafted to meet the exact specifications set by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), these products are engineered for effortless installation and removal. Constructed from premium-grade components, incorporating proper relief and vacuum valves, they ensure optimal performance even in the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Rigorously quality-tested, these components provide exceptional, out-of-the-box performance and superior durability to meet or exceed the highest standards of today’s vehicles.

Product Features:

• Maintains proper cooling system pressure
• Easy installation and removal
• 100% tested to ensure proper pressure and longevity
• Meets all OEM specifications

Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker is a noncorrosive, sensor-safe RTV silicone gasket material formulated for water pumps and thermostat housings. Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat has the highest water-glycol resistance available in an RTV silicone.

Product Features:

• Sensor-safe, noncorrosive RTV silicone gasket material
• Formulated specifically for water pumps and thermostat housings
• Highest water-glycol resistance available in RTV silicone
• Superior adhesion and flexibility
• Can be used as a gasket maker or dressing

The Graf Water Pump contains no remanufactured parts and is produced using an optimized all metal impeller design to assist in cooling under high RPM, and performance demands. Selection of raw materials, reliability of machinery and production processes, stringent controls throughout the production process, from melting to fitting, as well as reliability tests performed using equipment able to determine true performance, go to ensure this product is a real guarantee of safety and long life. The Graf water pump is centrifugal in type and comprises a bladed rotor linked by means of a shaft (which rotates on bearings housed in a support) to the drive gear; the seal between the pump and the motor block is guaranteed by a gasket, while the inside of the pump is guaranteed by a mechanical seal. Component parts: Impeller: supplies the fluid with the necessary energy to cover the entire cooling circuit. Mechanical seal: ensures fluid seal inside the pump. Bearing: transmits movement to the impeller and supports any ventilation parts. Entrainment part: for transmitting movement to the bearing. Pump body: supports the basic pump component parts and conveys the coolant in the motor block.

Product Features:

• All the component parts fitted are pre-tested to evaluate durability, performance and reliability.
• The bearings undergo a durability test equivalent to nominal lifespan and are then inspected to assess integrity.
• The mechanical seals are tested in extreme coolant temperature conditions according to predefined cycles.
• The shape of the impellers is optimized thanks to the use of prototypes on which flow and performance tests are performed.
• On both the entrainment parts and the bodies, the choice of materials and/or technologies different to original ones is made on the basis of structural and mechanical tests.
• After assembly all the pumps undergo seal tests on units that reject those with leaks above set limits.

Permatex Ultra Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications. Ultra Grey offers a sensor-safe, low odor, non-corrosive formula and is OEM specified to fit dealership warranty requirements. This high performance gasket maker meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets and can be used on high torque and vibration applications such as valve covers, water pump, intake manifold end seals ad thermostat housings.

Product Features:

• High torque and rigidity
• Sensor-safe, non-corrosive formula
• OEM specified
• Low-odor, non-corrosive formula
• Ideal for closed spaced bolt patterns

Manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This integrated thermostat housing will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant as well as the design and function of the housing. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:

• High grade stainless steel and copper construction
• Meets or exceeds OEM standards
• Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
• Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
• 100% tested and calibrated

CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Carquest Accumulators and Receiver Driers are designed to store, filter and dry the air conditioning refrigerant to provide proper performance and durability for the air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.

Product Features:

• All parts meet or exceed original equipment standards for moisture absorption, pressure and temperature resistance, air tightness, vibration resistance, corrosiveness, and pulse pressure.
• Desiccant is 100% tested and assembled in a controlled environment to ensure performance meets or exceeds original equipment standards.
• All accumulators and receiver driers are helium leak tested prior to packaging.
• O-Rings necessary for installation are included.

Carquest Hose Assemblies are designed to carry refrigerant in an air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications and are designed to easily fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:

• 100% of hose assemblies use Goodyear hoses that meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness and permeation.
• Tubes and mufflers are designed to meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness.
• Fittings are designed to couple and seal to eliminate leaks. Trivalent plating is used on steel fittings to enhance corrosion resistance. The fittings conform to original equipment specifications to allow for the proper fit with related air conditioning
• Welds and crimps meet and exceed original equipment tension specifications.
• Manufactured to allow flexibility in the hose to conform to engine compartments.
• O-Rings necessary for installation are included.

HVAC Blower Control Switch

Specifically designed to perform under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns (typically import vehicles). This product is blowout resistant, allowing leakproof gaskets to be made and put into service in just one minute. Sensor-safe, The Right Stuff GREY seals instantly, forming a reliable, long lasting elastomeric rubber gasket that outperforms pre-molded gaskets. Specified by major import OEMs, this material is resistant to powertrain fluids (oil, coolant and ATF) and operates in environments to 450°F (232°C) continuous; 500°F (260°C) intermittent.

Product Features:

• Ideal for rigid cast aluminum parts
• Meets OEM Specifications
• Sensor safe & non-corrosive
• Performs under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns (typical of import vehicles)
• Blowout resistant, allowing leakproof gaskets to be made in just one minute
• Seals instantly, forming a reliable, long lasting elastomeric rubber gasket
• Superior resistance to powertrain fluids including engine oil, transmission fluid, gear lube and coolants
• Temperature range -60°C to 260°C (-75°F to 500°F) intermittent
• Applications: Automotive, industrial and marine gaskets, valve covers, gearbox covers, pumps, compressors, oil pans, thermostat housings, water pumps, etc.

The Premium CarQuest Vehicle Solutions line of vehicle electronics are designed for OE form, fit and function for both import and domestic vehicles. The A/C Pressure Sensor reports system pressures to the on-board computer, in turn allowing the computer to properly and efficiently control the compressor, fans and system levels. An improperly functioning A/C Pressure Sensor will provide erratic or inaccurate readings to on-board computers severely affecting system performance and function. Without reliable and accurate data from a properly functioning A/C Pressure Sensor, on-board computers are unable to protect the safety of critical components and the system as a whole which can lead to excessive wear and tear on critical components and costly system damage.

Product Features:

• Designed and manufactured with high quality materials, industry leading electronic components and strict quality controls. Engineered to exceed OE performance and to meet the uncompromising demands of service professionals.
• Direct fit replacement matches proper OE fit, form, and function and ensures trouble free installation of your A/C Pressure Sensor.
• All units are helium leak tested on fully automated mass spectrometer equipment before end-of-line testing.
• All units are tested using automated end-of-line testing equipment that pressurizes the A/C Pressure Sensor and checks full-spectrum functionality and electrical output to ensure each A/C Pressure Sensor meets manufacturing specifications before packaging

This radiator drain petcock is a direct replacement for the original equipment plug that may have deteriorated or corroded. Made of quality materials, this petcock is engineered to strict standards for durable use over time.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this radiator drain petcock matches the fit and function of the original equipment part
• Durable construction – this part is made of quality materials for a long service life
• Saves money – offers original equipment quality at a competitive price
• Quality assured – this petcock has undergone virtual testing to assure proper fit and function

This interior humidity sensor is engineered to match the fit, function and performance of the original sensor to help restore proper detection of humidity, windshield glass temperature, and dew point on specified vehicle years, makes and models..

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this humidity sensor is designed to match the fit, function and performance of the original interior humidity sensor on specified vehicle years, makes and models.
• Restores functionality – engineered to help restore proper climate control cabin air recirculation mode when the factory interior humidity sensor has failed from electrical malfunction or impact
• Durable construction – this sensor is made from quality materials for reliable service
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Carquest Premium Blower Motors are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation. Backed by over 50 years of mobile A/C experience, fix it once and fix it right with Carquest Premium Blower Motors. Meets or exceeds OE design. Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM. Windings meet or exceed OEM Specifications. Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OE design and performance
• Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM
• Windings meet or exceed OEM specifications
• Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor

The VDO brand product category offers OE quality blower motors, engine cooling fan motors and complete cooling fan assemblies. Professional technicians and DIYers alike want the highest quality products for ease of installation, fit, form, and performance. Thats exactly what they get with all of the VDO HVAC blower motors, engine cooling fan motors, and cooling fan assemblies. And, with VDO, every part number is application-specific to provide OE fit and performance. VDO electric motors are built in ISO/TS certified facilities and manufactured to the same quality standards as motors VDO supply to global OE automakers worldwide. They offer quiet operation, dependable performance, and competitive pricing. VDO exclusive Dual Bearing design technology provides quieter, efficient motor operation. Utilizing two ball bearings, bearing retainers, and riveted magnets. VDO motors set the standard for motor design and technology. VDO products are designed for specific vehicle fit, form, and function providing quiet dependable operation and longer service life. Precision assembled and balanced with all new components for vibration free operation. OE design and technology insures ease of installation right out of the box. Manufactured in ISO and TS certified facilities and tested to OEM specifications.

Product Features:

• OE quality
• Quiet operation and dependable performance
• Dual Bearing design technology
• Vibration free operation
• Precision assembled and balanced with all new components
• Tested to OEM specifications

Permatex’s The Right Stuff 1 Minute Series offers the fastest return to service in just 1 minute! This leak-proof, elastomeric “Formed-in-place” material is more reliable and longer lasting than pre-cut gaskets. It is blowout resistant and protects against leaks and seepage caused by vibration and thermal expansion. The Right Stuff 1 Minute Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications and is formulated to meet or exceed performance standards for long-term sealability, durability and handling.

Product Features:

• Designed to perform under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns
• Sensor-safe, non-corrosive, RTV silicone
• Protects against leaks caused by vibration and thermal expansion
• Meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets
• Quickly returns vehicle to service in just 1 minute

OEM specified. Designed specially for high-torque and high vibration applications, like those common in import engines, this premium RTV gasket maker exceeds manufacturers’ performance requirements. Sensor-safe, low odor, and non-corrosive. Maximum vibration resistance, with outstanding resistance to oils, cooling and shop fluids. Temperature range -65ºF to 500ºF (-54 Deg. C to 260 Deg. C) intermittent.

Product Features:

• Designed specially for high-torque and high vibration applications
• Maximum vibration resistance with outstanding resistance to oils, cooling and shop fluids
• OEM specified
• Low-odor, non-corrosive formula
• Temperature Range: -65 Deg. F to 500 Deg. F (-54 Deg. C to 260 Deg. C)

Carquest Evaporators are designed to remove heat from the air inside the passenger compartment of a vehicle resulting in cooler air temperatures. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications and are designed to easily fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:

• The design and manufacture of the evaporators result in uniform refrigerant distribution with optimal flow for improved performance and maximum heat transfer.
• The evaporators are constructed to offer a lightweight, compact design that will fit easily within the engine compartment.
• The surface treatment on each part ensures optimum water drainage to prevent mold and odors in the system.
• The evaporators are 100% tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications. Each part is helium tested to ensure no leaks.
• O-Rings and gaskets necessary for installation are included.