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Reasons Your Fiat 500 Key Fob Wont Work A key fob for the Fiat 500 allows you to easily open doors and start your vehicle However there are many reasons why the fob wont be functioning This could be due to a dead coin battery damage to the receiver module water problems and interference This listing is for a NEW replacement Fiat Flip Key Remote similar to the Ilco brand that needs to be programmed professionally by a local automotive locksmith click here for Locksmith Search Includes lock unlock and trunk buttons Dead Coin Battery The most frequent reason that your 500 key fob doesnt function is the battery is dead Key fobs of today have only a limited range of operation and must be within a few inches of the vehicle to work If you are far from your vehicle and you press the keyfob button it wont respond and display the message Key Fob Not Detected If this happens replace the battery of your coin cell Part number CR2032 by a new one from a trusted brand like Panasonic Duracell or Energizer You can typically find them at your local hardware store or online After youve replaced the battery of your coin cell you can test it by standing close to your Fiat 500 and pressing the buttons The parking lights should light up and the key fob should operate the lock and unlock switches If the fobs remote doesnt function after replacing the battery it might have water damage that prevents it from communicating with the receiver module inside your vehicle Water damage can happen in a number of ways from small splashes to submerging your fob in salt water at the beach If you suspect that your fob was exposed to water try putting it in a dry rice bag to pull the moisture back out If this does not work youll have to get your fob reprogrammed either by an auto locksmith or a dealer Water Damage Water damage can happen if you immerse the fob into the ocean or wash it in a washer Saltwater poses a particular risk to the circuit board of the fob and can cause it to short out and eventually end up dying Its not a good idea to let the fob get wet but dont give up even if you accidentally drop the fob in water or fail to remove it from your pants pocket Take the battery off first Before replacing the battery clean the electronic chip using isopropyl or another similar product Check the fob to determine if its functioning If the fob doesnt work it could need to be reprogrammed This is usually handled by a dealer or professional auto locksmith If the key you have is older and not programmed for your car then youll need to replace it completely This is a straightforward process which can be accomplished by a professional automotive locksmith The locksmith will require the key to be cut to match the cars ignition The locksmith will also need to reprogram the fob into the vehicles system This is a lowcost and quick process that can be completed in the same day Receiver Module Issues The 500 key fob could stop working because it is out of range The remote usually has an area of 30 feet or less and if its too far from your vehicle it wont respond to your commands This can be fixed by moving closer to your vehicle until it starts responding If youve replaced the battery in your coin commonly known as a button or watch and your fob doesnt function It could be because of an internal circuit board issue In most cases reprogramming the fob can resolve the problem You can find the instructions for the majority of vehicles on YouTube or in the owners manual You may have to replace the metal retaining clips that hold the coin battery If they loose tension they could stop the coin battery from sitting properly and this will cause your remote to malfunction In rare instances the fob may be out of sync with your vehicle because of software or hardware problems This could cause a significant issue but you are able to usually fix it by visiting a local dealer or auto locksmith to reprogram your fob In some instances they might need to install the software again in your body control module too Interference Interference can also cause the key fob to not be able to receive or transmit a signal This is possible when the key fob is near a radio transmitter cell phones and radar detectors or any other source of electromagnetic radiation Other reasons the key fob might not work include a weak connection to the buttons or the internal chip or water damage If the key fob suddenly stopped working in the middle of the night and youve tried everything you can at home to solve it eg replacing the battery reprogramming it and using the spare key fob you may have a malfunctioning receiver module on your 500 The receiver module which is located beneath the dashboard picks up radio frequency signals from your key fob It converts them to electronic commands that the vehicle interprets Luckily there is an easy method of resetting every single system on board in your 500 and include the key fob Disconnect the battery for 15 minutes by taking off first the negative cable then the positive cable Reconnect the battery This will remove any remaining electricity and allow you to restart the computer in your car The Key Lab will help you get your key fob to function again If the problem persists you should seek the advice of an expert technician They will be able to determine the exact cause of issues