Code card

[Jayne500c]

Hi, l am new to Fiat 500's and have just taken possession of my first car which is second-hand and seems great fun. My only concern so far is the Handbook makes mention of the Codecard and to make sure it is passed on by the prior owner. I got the car from a Citreon franchise and they did not have it. Do I need to get one? What do they do exactly? Any advice appreciated

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi, l am new to Fiat 500's and have just taken possession of my first car which is second-hand and seems great fun. My only concern so far is the Handbook makes mention of the Codecard and to make sure it is passed on by the prior owner. I got the car from a Citreon franchise and they did not have it. Do I need to get one? What do they do exactly? Any advice appreciated

Hi, and welcome,

the card USED to be in the new car packs,

however - the UK insurance industry wasn't happy with the info to get a new set of keys being invariably found in the glovebox of a stolen car..

so the card is now available on request from FIAT UK,
TBH as long as you've got the 2 x working keys, that's all you are likely to need

Charlie - Oxford

 

[Jayne500c]

Oh thank you that is very reassuring and helpful. Seems there's no need to worry then.... but if in the worst case scenario I lost my battery remote key, can I presume that armed with proper ownership ID etc., any Fiat dealer could source me a replacement without me needing the actual Codecard? .... just in case....knowing my luck! (Just lost my garage remote this week!) Jayne

 

[varesecrazy]

should be possible,
however they are NOT CHEAP.. so a claim on your household insurance can work out cheaper.

best to keep the spare key VERY SAFE somewhere. do check it works first..

 

[Jayne500c]

Oh good, and have just found the paintcode on the side of the boot, because I need a touch-up pen to sort a couple of chips out. On the hunt for a good pen in Bianco 268/A next