Keys

[Scrogg]

Originally Posted by Three Sides

Sorry to take this thread off at a bit of a tangent.

Thsat's pretty normal around here!

Originally Posted by Three Sides

I think I read (probably on this forum, but, cannot find the thread) that the 500 only comes with one remote key?

Is this all models or just Pops?

All models I'm afraid. Fiat don't do two remotes with any of their cars

Originally Posted by Three Sides

And, If it is only one remote, does anyone know the cost of getting a second one?

A lot!

[andy armitage]

if you only get one remote key will you also get a second spare manual key at least! I am surprised fiat only give one remote with all their cars

[Tino]

Anyone know (Scrogg ) how much is a spare remote and what does it cost to get it reprogrammed. I imagine there is a resaonable cost involved in cutting the pop-out blade and reprogramming the remote to the car?

[Three Sides]

I got a replacement remote for my Alfa Romeo GT (Key broken in a service). Replacement cost 102.70!
fortunately covered by the warranty/Dealer.

Expect FIAT to be similar.

[GavTT]

I enquired about a second programmed remote key fob when I picked up my 500 and I can't remember the exact figure....but it was just over a hundred quid!

As a spare the manual one's fine, considering only one of us can drive it at once...especially when a hundred notes are involved! LOL

Also frustrates me that Fiat have only done these 3 pack key fob sets when we clearly only need 1

[Tino]

Has anyone bought a second remote, or is considering buying one? I actually have a second remote(*) but the key has been disabled for my vehicle. However it should work on another car once programmed ... assuming a new key blade is cut to fit another 500 lock.

* It appears as though the dealer lost my original set, ordered a new set and gave me those with the car. When they programmed the replacement set the other "lost" keys were disabled. When I went in for the multijet recall they magically found the lost set and gave them me back - except now they are no use.

[lewis roden]

i have gone for the checked key cover to go with my white 1.3 diesel sport s roof