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There are a few reasons your Fiat 500 key FOB may stop working. One of the most frequent is the tiny "watch" battery inside dies. It's a 3.3 voltage lithium, CR2032, which you can purchase almost anyplace for less than $3.

If you require a replacement key for an older Fiat model locksmith is the person to call. United Locksmith can provide this service and will have the tools and spare parts needed.

Keys

On the outside a Fiat key may appear simple however, inside the casing is a chip that communicates with your vehicle's immobiliser system. If the chip isn't present, or not programmed correctly to the immobiliser, your vehicle will not be able start. Luckily, replacement key for fiat 500 are able to offer standard technology and equipment that will ensure your Fiat key can be repaired, even in the event that it has suffered damage or has been lost.

A spare key can keep your vehicle in case of an accident or lockout. If you require a standard blank or remote fob, we can assist. We use the best quality blanks that are available and offer rapid turnaround time to ensure you can get back on the road as quickly as possible.

Some people prefer to visit an Fiat Dealership to purchase new keys. We can provide a quicker and cheaper service. We can also come to your location, saving you the cost of towing your vehicle to the dealer. This will also cut down on the wait time that can be up to 10 days.

Remotes

The remote controls for Fiat automobiles look a lot like the keys themselves, with the exception that they feature an IR (infrared) LED at the other end. This LED transmits a signal to the device that opens or turns off the car when you press. The signal is received by a microprocessor located in the key which converts it into a number that is then transmitted to the device.

This process is known as "keyless entry". The more recent your car is and the more likely to feature a keyless entry system. The more advanced your vehicle, the more features it will come with. This includes everything from locking and unlocking your car with a button press to unlocking the doors without having to actually touch the door handle, and more.

The key fob comes with an integrated circuit chip that connects to the immobiliser system of the car. The system will determine whether the key is genuine by checking a certain sequence in the transponder. If the chip isn't present, or if it isn't programmed to the correct immobiliser, then the vehicle will not start.

If the fob for the key is damaged, a locksmith may make a replacement. The locksmith will also need to program the new key to link with the immobiliser system of the car. This is an essential part of the procedure, and you must be ready to provide information about your car to your locksmith when they call.

Keyless Entry


If you have an entry system that is keyless on your Fiat 500, you can lock and unlock your car at any time by pressing of the button. This technology is becoming more prevalent in all cars of all ages and models as it provides convenience and safety to the vehicle's usage.

Check to see if your remote keyless entry system isn't working. The battery inside the fob may be dead. If the battery has been drained replace it with a new one with the same voltage, size, and type as the original. It is also important to ensure that the battery's contacts are free of corrosion or dust.

The key fob's rubber seals that shield the chip from water, but prolonged exposure to soapy or salty water could cause the chip to fail. If your key fob has been exposed to water, remove and let the battery dry completely before replacing it. You can also clean the electronic chip using isopropyl alcohol, or an electronic cleaner.

While some people may believe that keyless entry is less secure, the system is actually more secure than traditional systems because the code used to unlock your car is rolled away after each use. This means that even if hackers attempt to intercept the signal, they won't be able to gain permanent access to your car.

Transponders

Fiat uses a crypto key transponder system, which means that the keys and transponders have to be encoded with a secret code generated by the Body Control Module (BCM) before being "programmed" into the BCM. This is why a blank unwritten key cannot be programmed, as the BCM has to read & write it's secret key to the transponder before locking it. This is known as the process of cloning.

These are brand new replacement outer case OE SIP22 transponder keys for your fiat 500. They feature a chip which opens the door and then starts the vehicle. Locksmiths need to cut the chip to fit your ignition.