General How many keys?

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Hi there. I've done a quick search to no avail so sorry if this is a regular question

Looking at getting a 2004 Active mk3 for my sister. How many keys do they come with new? Is it 2 or 3? Also are there certain colours I need to get, or can Fiat cut another from any key?

How much roughly do Fiat charge for a replacement.

Also, do the Active spec come with central locking?

Many thanks.

Jon.

 

[dave]

code 2 system so should come with 2 keys.
new keys are not cut from any of these they are ordered from factory

 

[Cian]

Active spec has non-remote central locking in Ireland at least. Two keys, obviously no fob ones due to the above!

All keys from then are blue, any replacements will be black but the colour means nothing different these days. The code card to get replacements cut is unlikely to come with the car as its the UK - Fiat retain it (whereas he we get it in a wee envelope in the handbook pack).

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

So getting one cut by Fiat should be no problem then? Just turn up it car and logbook etc and they'll send off for one?

TBH I didn't think there was to much of a problem with there only being one key, as I thought they were easier to get than the mk1 Puntos where you have to have a blue key or something like that.

Going to see what sort of a bargain she can get (I can get for her) Just hoping this looks worse in the pics than it actually is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=140297848336&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004

Might see how approachable the seller is to offers also. Anything I need to look out for on the Active spec guys

Many thanks again . Jon.

 

[PNL]

So getting one cut by Fiat should be no problem then? Just turn up it car and logbook etc and they'll send off for one?

TBH I didn't think there was to much of a problem with there only being one key, as I thought they were easier to get than the mk1 Puntos where you have to have a blue key or something like that.

Going to see what sort of a bargain she can get (I can get for her) Just hoping this looks worse in the pics than it actually is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140297848336&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004

Might see how approachable the seller is to offers also. Anything I need to look out for on the Active spec guys

Many thanks again . Jon.

Active is slower and can use more juice.go for the 1.2..

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Active is slower and can use more juice.go for the 1.2..

Would do, but not my money.

She's a typical teenager. Want a newish car for next to nothing

 

[udtrev]

Just a suggestion Jon,

If you have the contacts to travel or transport these may be of use - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=250366054475&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

Then your sister will have 4 virtually brand new tyres, and the best of what's on the car for a spare (saves having one of those space saver thingies)

You might want to be prepared to spend @£15 for a locking fuel cap - yep they are not standard.



Trev

 

[mjb]

So getting one cut by Fiat should be no problem then? Just turn up it car and logbook etc and they'll send off for one?

I ordered a replacement key from my local fiat dealer, £124 + VAT! Not much choice though, as has already been mentioned the keys can't be programmed by your average cobbler!

I agree about the locking fuel cap as well, what were fiat thinking!?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I ordered a replacement key from my local fiat dealer, £124 + VAT! Not much choice though, as has already been mentioned the keys can't be programmed by your average cobbler!

HOW MUCH

Was that for a remote forb key, or just a normal key

 

[udtrev]

I agree about the locking fuel cap as well, what were fiat thinking!?

Clearly the accountant had his say, as he did with the boot light :bang: :bang:

My personal pet hate is doing the tyre pressure on the spare, I have come from a 4x4 where the spare is on the back and instant access to the valve.
Now it's empty the boot, remove the cover, remove the toolkit and lift out the wheel because the valve is underneath :bang: :bang:

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Boot light not to much of a fuss. Mum's Y-reg Yaris hasn't even got one. Neither have our mk2's.

Spare wheel sounds like a pain

I'm still shocked about the key. I knew they wern't cheap, but thought the non-remote keys were nearer £65 inc VAT

Oh well. Sister had better not loose the key. Previous owners details will be on the V5 so could contact them asking if they have the other key still.

 

[trackdayqueen]

Clearly the accountant had his say, as he did with the boot light :bang: :bang:

My personal pet hate is doing the tyre pressure on the spare, I have come from a 4x4 where the spare is on the back and instant access to the valve.
Now it's empty the boot, remove the cover, remove the toolkit and lift out the wheel because the valve is underneath :bang: :bang:

Thing is though it's not like you have to check the spare as often as the other tyres. Mind you I must admit to never checking it if i'm honest!

With regard to the locking fuel tank i've never worried about it. It's got an anti-syphon on it so I guess the only potential issue is if someone decides to fill your tank up with curry powder, so I guess i'm taking chances on that one!

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

With regard to the locking fuel tank i've never worried about it. It's got an anti-syphon on it so I guess the only potential issue is if someone decides to fill your tank up with curry powder, so I guess i'm taking chances on that one!

That's it. Noing my luck that would happen. Some real buggars around my college, and that would be just my luck in the 5 weeks I'd be driving it before giving it to my sis.

Can the locking caps be brought from eBay

 

[Stu DemonD]

Can the locking caps be brought from eBay

My cap was given to me free from the dealership

As TDQ said, main concern is about people putting stuff into the tank!

 

[udtrev]

That's it. Noing my luck that would happen. Some real buggars around my college, and that would be just my luck in the 5 weeks I'd be driving it before giving it to my sis.

Can the locking caps be brought from eBay

Yep,

No problem, or you could contact Chris@souls here

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

No problem, or you could contact Chris@souls here

Who Is he a Fiat worker then?

Can someone also confirm that I'm correct in thinking that whole whole mk3 Panda range from 53 plate comes with ABS, just I've asked the seller about the lights on the dash and they recon the car hasn't got ABS.

Also, what happens with the airbag light when the ignition is switched on? Does in come on and then extinguish, or come on and flash little and then extinguish?

 

[udtrev]

Who Is he a Fiat worker then?

This help - https://www.fiatforum.com/members/chris-souls

I don't think he active does have ABS


Trev

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I don't think he active does have ABS

Oh

Another lie told to us by Toyota when we brought our Yaris then 'All new cars from 1st March 2001 have to come with ABS according to EU regs'

My arse

 

[HP]

All New Pandas have ABS and EBD as standard.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

All New Pandas have ABS and EBD as standard.

No ABS light means more money off :yum: