Hi there,

I'm sure this question has been asked before and answered, but I've searched hi and low and not been able to find it or a guide for it....

Can you upgrade the rectangular style key fob

(looks like this http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages...,557999217,557999244&formats=0,0,0,0&format=0)

To the rounded style key fob?

(looks like this http://www.fiat-accessories.com/Fiat-500-Key-Cover-Swarovski-Snake)

My brain is telling me it must be possible... Just take the transcoder out and blade off and swap it all over. But is it that simple? Will it all fit together or has Fiat changed the shape of the circuit board?

I'm picking up my GPS in just over a week and the remote is the only part of it that lets it down, I'd love to upgrade it if its possible, so please, if you have the answer, let me know.

Thanks,

Nero

I cant give an answer mate but id also love to know the answer! Wanted to do this for ages!

gr3g said:

i cant give an answer mate but id also love to know the answer! Wanted to do this for ages!

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Just compared my key to my mums abarth 500 and my girlfriends 500 key and the metal base of the blade looks a good few mm wider so dont think it'd fit in a new casing.

The only other option would be to get a newer style key and get it reprogrammed to the car but i belive fiat charge £££££ for this.

I'd have thought that too, but this post (https://www.fiatforum.com/members-motors/282554-bravo-abarth-conversion.html) states that he made a new style key... I don't know if he recycled his old key or had a new one cut and programmed but I'm really interested to find out, I've messaged him.

Just had a key done for my car.
£100 for the key
£40 for the chip
£30 for programming
Add vat = 200 notes!

Also have you seen how much they charge for those key covers, ridiculous

martwho said:

Also have you seen how much they charge for those key covers, ridiculous

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eBay is your friend

Have to admit that I prefered the rectangular key on my Stilo to the Bravo's round one, although the glow in the dark key cover is a convo starter

Its doable, but really expensive.

FIAT say they'll do it for £120 + VAT, well thats when I got my GP.

You can buy the fob and get a key cut, but you'll need to trasfer the chip for CODE, which can be difficult

I have been woundering if this can be done ??

The fiat 500 keys are so awesome!! All the cases!!

Can it be done ??

RuSZ said:

Its doable, but really expensive.

FIAT say they'll do it for £120 + VAT, well thats when I got my GP.

You can buy the fob and get a key cut, but you'll need to trasfer the chip for CODE, which can be difficult

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I asked fiat today mate and I was quoted the same. Its a lot of money for what should be a very simple job.

SJB1985 said:

Its a lot of money for what should be a very simple job.

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No it isn't, you've the key which will cost to make, obtaining the code, about £15 +vat and labour for programming the key (an hours labour normally for a 30 min job).

Not much money when you break it down.

Cheapest I could find the key for in Scotland (different FIAT dealers) was £294 in Perth.

Dearest was my local Arnold Clark at £325.

Some really good advice here, but I don't think I'm closer to an answer... But then again I think I asked the wrong question.

What I'm going to do now is get a used key from a scrappy, dissect it and see if my remote PCB would fit inside, if it does, get a new keyblade cut and Bobs your mothers brother!

NeroSei said:

Some really good advice here, but I don't think I'm closer to an answer... But then again I think I asked the wrong question.

What I'm going to do now is get a used key from a scrappy, dissect it and see if my remote PCB would fit inside, if it does, get a new keyblade cut and Bobs your mothers brother!

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Resurrecting a old post. But still. Did you manage to do it? XD

If you want the later type key you have two realistic options. 1 is a new key either from Fiat or an auto locksmith (I do new ones for £150 but need acces to the car)
Or the second option is to get a second hand later type key. Make sure you get the correct one. Needs to be one with a Delphi circuit board not a Marelli one or the remote won't operate correctly.
You need to be able to surface mount solder for this. When you open up the remote you will see on the circuit board there is an nxp chip in the board marked pcf7946 with a clear blue gel on it. This is the chip that holds all the remote and immobiliser data. Swap the chip from the old pcb to the new one. Then obviously you need to get the key blade cut to match your original.
If your not confident in your soldering skills then don't try it. If you make a mess of it then you won't be able to start your car.