How to Repair Fiat 500 Keys

There are a myriad of reasons your Fiat 500 key fob may not function properly. The small "watch" inside the key FOB is often dead. It's an 3.3-volt lithium CR2032 and you can purchase it at a price of less than $3.

A locksmith is the ideal place to call when you require a new car key for a classic fiat 500 spare key model. United Locksmith can provide this service and has the tools and spare parts required.

Keys

fiat 500 Key Replacement keys may look simple however inside is an electronic chip that communicates with the immobiliser system of your car. If the chip isn't present or programmed to the immobiliser system properly your car won't start. Car Keys Solutions can offer you dealer-grade equipment and technology to repair your Fiat key, regardless of whether the key has been damaged or lost.

Having a spare key is the best method to ensure your car is running in the event of an emergency or being locked out. We can provide you with a standard key or remote fob. We only use the highest quality blanks, and we offer a rapid turnaround time so that you can be back on the road quickly.

Some people prefer to visit a Fiat Dealership to get new keys. We can provide a quicker and cheaper service. We can even come to you and save you the expense of towing your vehicle to the dealer. This will also reduce the waiting time, which is often up to 10 days for dealers.

Remotes

The remote controls on Fiat cars look like keys, however they feature an IR (infrared) LED at the end. This LED sends a signal to the device that opens or turns off the car when pressed. The signal is detected by a microprocessor located in the key that converts it into a number that is then transmitted to the device.

This is referred to as "keyless entry". The more modern your car is, and the more likely it is that you have a keyless system. The more advanced your vehicle, the more features it will have. This includes locking and unlocking your car with a a push of a button and opening the doors without touching the handle, and so much more.

The key fob is equipped with an integrated circuit chip that connects to the immobiliser system in the car. The system can determine whether the correct key is present by examining a specific sequence of numbers in the transponder chip. The vehicle won't start when the chip isn't present or in the event that it is not programmed to the correct immobiliser system.

A locksmith can repair the key fob if it is damaged. The locksmith will also have to program the new key to link with the immobiliser system in the vehicle. This is a crucial aspect of the process, and you should be prepared to provide details about your vehicle 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 the vehicle at any time with the push of one button. This technology is increasingly common across all cars which adds security and convenience to the operation of your vehicle.

If your remote keyless entry system isn't working Check to see whether the battery inside the fob is dead. Replace the battery with one with the same voltage, type, and size as the original one if it is drained. Also, make sure that the battery's contacts are free of corrosion or dust.

The rubber seals on the key fob are designed to protect the chip from water. However prolonged exposure to salty or soapy water may cause the chip to fail. If your key fob has been exposed to water, take out the battery and allow it to dry completely before putting it back in. You can also clean the electronic component using isopropyl and electronic cleaner.

Keyless entry systems are more secure than traditional systems, since it generates the code used to unlock your car after every use. This means that even if hackers are able to intercept the signal, they won't be able to gain permanent access to your car.

Transponders

Fiat employs a crypto-key transponder system this means that keys/transponders need to be precoded by the Body Control Module before they are "programmed" by the BCM. A key that is blank and has not been programmed cannot be programmed because the BCM must read and write its secret key to the transponder before locking it. This process is referred to as cloning.

These are brand new replacement fiat key outer case OE SIP22 transponder keys that fit your Fiat 500. They come with a chip that unlocks the doors and opens the car. Locksmiths need to cut them to fit your ignition.