Technical New spare key Fiat 500 2012

[sammy19]

Just bought a Fiat 500 and the spare key did not come with it, the non remote key, is it possible for an independant locksmith to provide and program a non remote key for this car or is it only a main agent that can do this, will the ecu have to be reprogrammed or just the spare key?

 

[The Panda Nut]

Yes c£35-50 I jhave had spares done while I wait at our local big locksmith in Norwich. The key may then need programming in the car so the ECU recognizes it. MES or a dealer may be required if the locksmith cant do this and all keys need to be reprogrammed at the same time or thoses not done will no longer work and may never do so again. A standard ket may possibly not break the bank at a dealer but I have not checked, Remote keys are expensive at least £200.

 

[Piccolo Nero e Bella]

Yes. When my wife's remote key was stolen we were able to get a new key cut and coded very easily and quickly. It wasn't a remote but as she was about to sell the car that wasn't a concern.

 

[TrevC]

We got one from Timpsons, had to park nearby so they could set it up. Very quick, and all works fine. Not the cheapest though, just under £100!

 

[sammy19]

Thanks for all your replies will be going to Timpsons in Tesco tomorrow, they say £75 for non remote key.

 

[varesecrazy]

A locksmith will be cheaper.. but if its convenient then go for it

Well done for having the foresight of getting that spare

So many post on here having lost their only key..

 

[sammy19]

thanks for your replies £75 is the cheapest quote I have had, there is a £10 extra cost if the locksmith comes to my house, I have had quotes of £130 for a local mobile locksmith. Trying a main agent is quite a bit more.

 

[koalar]

I could be wrong

Don’t all 500 come with a spare key

I would have thought it would be prudent to block the missing key.

 

[sammy19]

Yes they should but this did not, when you get a new key cut it along with the existing key have to be reprogramed so the original spare key would no longer work. Another reason for getting a new spare key.

 

[koalar]

Yes they should but this did not, when you get a new key cut it along with the existing key have to be reprogramed so the original spare key would no longer work. Another reason for getting a new spare key.

Depending who does it

A cloned key (the cheapest way) does not have to be programmed to the car as it’s identical to its master key

However it’s still possible to via a separate step to permanently block all other keys

You will have to make sure this separate operation has been carried out

 

[sammy19]

Yes that is what is going to happen arranged with the key cutter.

 

[varesecrazy]

My experience was of a local Shoe repair shop..that also cuts keys

Basic key supplied chipped and programmed to the car.. less than £50

And @20 minutes

 

[Piccolo Nero e Bella]

We didn't bother blocking the remote key, which was apparently stolen from my wife's bag or pocket on a visit to a market. Fortunately she'd left her car many miles away at a friend's house and gone in the other woman's car, so the thief probably spent a long time searching the market car park for a FIAT that responded to the remote. Our phone number was on a tag on the ring (but not the address obviously!) but no-one ever called to say they'd found it.