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Reasons Your fiat car key cutting 500 Key Fob Won't Work

A key fob from fiat punto key replacement 500 allows you to easily open doors and start your vehicle. However, there are a variety of reasons why the fob may stop functioning. This could be due to a dead coin battery, damaged receiver module, water damage issues, or interference.

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Dead Coin Battery

The most frequent reason why your fiat 500 lost key key fob won't work is the battery is dead. Modern key fobs offer only a limited range of operation and must be within a few inches of the vehicle in order to work. If you're far away from your vehicle when you press the key fob button, the car will not respond, and will display a "Key Fob Not Detected" message in the instrument cluster.

If this occurs you need to replace the battery of your coin-cell (Part Number CR2032) by a new one of a reputable brand such as Panasonic Duracell or Energizer. You can usually find them in your local hardware store or online.

After you've replaced the coin cell battery, you can test it by standing next to your fiat 500 key cover 500 and pressing the buttons. The parking lights should flash and the key fob will operate the lock and unlock switch.

If the fob's key doesn't function after replacing the battery, it may have water damage that prevents it from connecting to the receiver module in your car. Water damage can occur in a number of ways, ranging from a light splash to submerging the fob into salt water at the beach. If you suspect your fob was exposed to water, you can try placing it in a dry rice bag to draw the moisture out. If this doesn't work the fob might need to be reset by a professional auto locksmith or the dealer.

Water Damage

Water damage can occur if you immerse the fob in the ocean, or wash it in a washer. Saltwater can cause the circuit board to short, and eventually die. In the event that you let your fob get wet, it's not an option however, if you drop it in a glass of water or forget to take it out of your pants pocket prior to running the washing machine and you don't have a chance, don't give in.

First, remove the battery. Clean the electronic chip with isopropyl alcohol or another similar product and dry it thoroughly before replacing the battery. Test the fob afterward to see if it is working. If the key does not work, it might need to be reprogrammed. This is usually handled by an auto locksmith or dealer.

If the key is a newer model and has never been programmed to your vehicle it is likely to need to be replaced completely. A professional locksmith for cars can do this job. The locksmith will require the key cut to match the car's ignition. The locksmith will also need to reprogram your fob into the vehicle's system. This is a cheap and quick procedure that can be completed the same day.

Receiver Module Issues

One of the main reasons your 500 key fob may stop working is because it's out of range. The remote typically has an area of 30 feet or less, and if it's too far from your vehicle, it will not respond to your commands. You can easily solve this issue by moving the remote closer to your car until it responds.

If you've replaced the coin battery (commonly called a "button" or "watch") and your fob doesn't function, it could have an internal circuit board problem. Reprogramming the fob typically resolves this problem. The instructions are available for the majority of vehicles on YouTube or in the owner's manual.

It's possible that you need to replace the metal retaining clips that keep the battery of your coin in place. If they loose tension, they could stop the battery from being properly seated and result in the malfunction of your remote.

In rare cases the fob might become disconnected from your vehicle due to software or hardware issues. This can be a major issue, but you are able to usually fix it by visiting a local dealer or auto locksmith to have them reprogram your fob for you. In certain instances the software might need to be reinstalled in your body control modules.

Interference

In addition to a dead coin battery The key fob may not be able to receive or transmit a signal due to interference. This could happen if the key fob is close to an electronic radio transmitter (cell phones, radar detectors) or another source of electromagnetic radiation. Other reasons the key fob might not work include a poor connection to the buttons, damage to the internal chip or water damage.

If the key fob has failed to work one day without notice and you've tried everything you can at home to resolve it e.g. replacing the battery, reprogramming, and using the spare key fob, you might have a faulty receiver module on your 500. The receiver module is located under the dash and receives the radio frequency signals from the key fob. It converts them to electronic commands that the vehicle interprets.

There's a quick and easy way to reset the 500's in-board system including the keyfob. Disconnect the battery for 15 minutes by taking off first the negative cable and then the positive cable. Then reconnect the battery. This will get rid of any residual electricity and restart the car's computers, which could allow you to the key fob to function again. If the problem persists it is recommended that you consult an expert technician. They will be able diagnose the exact cause of problems.