Hi, New to the forum. Just bought a cheap 500 sport but it only has the thin key without any buttons or remote fob. The key opens the car and starts it. I know from having a previous 500 that the boot usually opens using the remote fob (which I don't have). Is there any way I can open the boot. Any advice appreciated, thanks.

Hi I take it the boot handle doesn't work?

If your boot handle micro switch isn’t working you will have to put the rear seat back down. Crawl in with a torch and flick the little lever to open from inside.

Didn't realize it had a boot handle. Just found it and luckily there isn't a body in the boot. The forum comes good. ? Don't suppose. you know the cost of a remote fob ? I'm not expecting them to be cheap. Thanks.

Yorkshire Pud said:

Didn't realize it had a boot handle. Just found it and luckily there isn't a body in the boot. The forum comes good. ? Don't suppose. you know the cost of a remote fob ? I'm not expecting them to be cheap. Thanks.

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Think £200-300 for a new remote genuine key
Note the boot wiring can fail, often the first thing to go is the number plate lights or boot handle stops working

Remote key cost can vary. Worth ringing round within reasonable area. And taking car down with you. I pointed out in email subject vehicle reg (current car at time). They then coded key to one of my previous cars. Needless to say, didn't work and I wasn't amused. Second key was foc as part of buying car though.

I’ve paid just over £200 in the past. A mobile locksmith will be cheaper than going to Fiat.

Worth filling form in and seeing how get on. https://3dautokeys.co.uk/locations/doncaster

Thanks for all the info. I'll get a local quote from a locksmith.