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Reasons Your Fiat 500 Key Fob Won't Work

A Fiat 500 key fob makes it easy to open doors and start your vehicle. However, there are many reasons the fob could stop working. This could be due to a dead coin-battery or water damage, problems with receiver modules, as well as interference.

This listing is for a NEW replacement Fiat Flip Key Remote - like the Ilco brand that must be professionally programmed by a local locksmith (click here to search for a Locksmith Search). This remote includes lock, unlock and trunk buttons.

Dead Coin Battery

A dead battery is the main reason for your 500 key fob being inoperative. Modern key fobs have a limited range of operation, and should be within just a few feet of the vehicle to operate. If you're not close to your vehicle and press the key fob button, the car won't be able to respond, and will display the "Key Fob Not Detected" message in the instrument cluster.

If this happens, replace the coin cell battery (Part number CR2032) with a fresh one from a trusted brand such as Panasonic, Duracell, or Energizer. They are usually available at your local hardware store, or online.

You can test the battery of your coin-cell by pressing the buttons while you are standing close to your Fiat 500. The car should flash its parking lights, and the key fob will operate the lock and unlock switches.

If the fob's key doesn't function after replacing the battery, it might be damaged by water, which prevents it from communicating with the receiver module in your car. Water damage can occur in a number of ways, ranging from small splashes to submerging the fob salt water at the beach. If you believe your fob was exposed to water, place it in a rice bag to draw out the moisture. If this isn't working, you'll need to have your fob replaced by an auto locksmith or a dealer.

Water Damage

Water damage can happen if you submerge the fob in the ocean or wash it in a machine. Saltwater can be particularly harmful to the circuit board of the fob, causing it to short out and eventually die. It's not a good thing to soak the fob in water, but don't give it up when you accidentally drop it in the water or don't remove it from your pants pocket.

Take the battery off first. Before replacing the battery clean the electronic chip with isopropyl, or a similar product. Test the fob next to determine if it's working. If the key does not work, it might need to be programmed again. This is usually handled by an auto locksmith or dealer.

If the key is more recent and hasn't been programmed to your car It will most likely need to be replaced completely. A professional locksmith for cars can do this job. The locksmith will need the key cut to match the car's ignition. They will also need to reprogram the fob for the car's system. This is a fast and cost-effective process that can usually be completed in the same day.

fiat ducato key fob of the simplest reasons your 500 key fob won't be working is that it's simply out of range. The remote has a maximum range of 30 feet, which means in the event that you are far from your car, it won't respond to your commands. You can easily solve this problem by moving the remote closer to your car until it responds.


If your fob won't work after replacing the battery for the coin, also called a "button", "watch" or "button" It could be a problem with the internal circuit board. Reprogramming the fob typically resolves this issue. You can find the steps for the majority of vehicles on YouTube or in the owner's guide.

You may have to replace the metal clips that hold the coin battery in place. If they loose tension it could prevent the battery from being seated properly, and this will result in the malfunction of your remote.

In rare cases, the fob may become disconnected from your vehicle due to software problems or hardware issues. It is possible to fix this issue by visiting your local dealer or auto-locksmith to reprogram your key fob. In certain instances the software may need to be reinstalled in your body control modules.

Interference

Interference can also cause the key fob not to receive or transmit an signal. This may happen if the keyfob is located in close proximity to a radio transmitter, like a cellphone or radar detector. Other reasons the key fob could not function may be a lack of connection to the buttons or damage to the internal chip, or water damage.

If the key fob stopped working one day out of the blue or after trying everything you can do at home to resolve it e.g. It could be a defective 500 receiver module after you've tried replacing the battery, reprogramming, and using a spare key fob. The receiver module, which is located under the dashboard, receives radio frequency signals from your key fob. It then converts them into electronic commands that the vehicle interprets.

There's a simple method to reset the 500's internal system including the keyfob. Disconnect the battery for 15 minutes by taking off first the negative cable and then the positive cable. Reconnect the battery. This will clear out any remaining electricity and then restart the car's computers. This could help the key fob to function again. If the issue persists you should seek out an expert certified technician. They can identify the root of any problems.