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Fiat 500 Key Fob Replacement If your 500 key fob fails to function Try a different one to see if the car will detect it If it does then the issue is most likely due to the original fobs battery or water damage Replace the battery first The side should be facing downwards Dead Battery The battery is often the reason for an inoperative fob Its simple to fix it and most fobs provide a warning signal if the battery is running low You can find instructions on YouTube for nearly every key fob in your car or in the owners manual You can also bring it to a local locksmith or to the dealer who sold it to you to replace it Sometimes a device stops working due to a glitch in the internal circuit board Its not often however it can happen The internal chip can be damaged in the event that you drop the fob over something that is hard This can also happen when you use an aftermarket key and the fob doesnt work In this case you will need to visit an expert locksmith or dealer and have it reprogRammed to work with your 500 One 2012 FIAT FIAT 500 flip key remote Looksalike Ilco with lock unlock and trunk buttons new replacement keyless entry will need to cut program by a locksmith Chip Damaged A key fob from Fiat 500 is a wireless device that provides an indication for the car to start when you press the button click here to find out more has a microchip that holds information about the code needed to communicate with your car If the chip is damaged it wont send the correct code and the car wont start Its possible to repair this kind of damage and a locksmith will help United Locksmith is capable of providing this service for old models as well as newer ones so dont feel in a rush to call them You can buy a new fob and have it programmed professionally by locksmiths This is a lot less expensive than going to a dealer and it works just as well Youll need to provide certain information to the locksmith such as the year in which your car was built and the model Rub the chip with an old dollar bill if not certain what to do The copper on the bill is abrasive enough to remove dirt and oxidation but it wont cause any harm to the microchip The chip may not be repairable when its physically damaged This could happen if you drop it or run it over by your vehicle Water Damage Water damage is likely to happen on your fob whether you dropped them in the pool unintentionally left them in pockets while swimming or splashed water over them during a rainy afternoon Even if there is only the smallest amount of water on the key it can cause serious issues with its electronic components You can usually solve this problem by taking the fob out and cleaning it with a paper towel Once the fob has dried you can replace the battery It will then begin working normally You can also take the fob to a local locksmith or auto shop to get it professionally cleaned and programmed They will be able to use special equipment to ensure that the key fob is compatible with your cars computer system When the key fob on your Fiat 500 stops working you may feel irritated and stressed You might be tempted to go to the dealer to replace your key fob but this could be expensive and unaffordable Locksmiths can handle every aspect of your cars key fob replacement without the need for a dealership visit This is why they are a far better choice than the dealership Pairing Issues If you lose your key fob or it ceases to function and nothing else appears to be wrong with it this could be because of the chip has gone out of sync This could be due water damage or a dead battery Often times this can be accomplished by following the instructions in your owners manual However its a good idea to have an automotive locksmith do this if youre having issues or the instructions in your manual dont work for you This will ensure that the chip isnt damaged and is the most economical option Some 500 owners have also reported that their key fobs wont allow them to lock their cars This can be a big issue if youre at a gas station and want to fill up Some owners have even reported their 500s locking mechanism failing and needing to replace the entire intermediate shaft for steering Fiat has actually addressed this issue in a technical bulletin TSB If youre experiencing issues with your Fiat vehicle the services of a reliable locksmith can help Theyll be able to duplicate your key or make you a new one that will lock and open the vehicle They can do this without seeing your old key and is usually cheaper than buying a new one from the dealer