Need second/replacement key for 2004 Punto

[The_Doc]

As in the title really.

Bought a clean 2004 Punto from a dealer, but came with only one key, and I'd like another getting. (Yes HPI is clear, not stolen/recovered/seized)

The key we have is blue, full sized and works the door locks only (ie no remote plipper)

I imagine Fiat Main Dealer will want some ridiculous sum like (Key Price +£35) x2, + VAT +Sh1tEatingGrin Fee

Leeds/Bradford area.

Anyone done this successfully any another way?

[MJK 24]

I think if you don't have the master key, you could be looking at a lot more than £35. Like £750 as they're linked to the ECU and Fiat wont sell you one without the other.

[75_Steve]

Shouldn't be an issue with a 2004 car - it was only the older CODE I system that had the master key restriction.

I think a new key is about 80 quid + 1 hour labour to code it to the car.

[The_Doc]

75_Steve said:

Shouldn't be an issue with a 2004 car - it was only the older CODE I system that had the master key restriction.

I think a new key is about 80 quid + 1 hour labour to code it to the car.

Is that Main Dealer?

Can I go elsewhere, or is the technology limited to franchisees?

[wrinx]

Talk to a quality key cutter in your area, they are now able to duplicate the earlier keys and may be able to help.

wrinx

[75_Steve]

They can duplicate non-remote CODE I keys. Not sure about later ones, though.

[wrinx]

75_Steve said:

Not sure about later ones, though.

Neither am I, but can't hurt to ask I know your post applies to Alfa keys but I'm not up on Fiat stuff, although logically there should be similarities.

wrinx

[75_Steve]

wrinx said:

75_Steve said:

Not sure about later ones, though.

Neither am I, but can't hurt to ask I know your post applies to Alfa keys but I'm not up on Fiat stuff, although logically there should be similarities.

wrinx

Actually, it applies to both.

I've had cars with both generations of the CODE system - my Cinq. was a non-remote CODE I, my Marea HLX was a remote CODE I and the 156 is a remote CODE II.

There are no differences between the Fiat and Alfa keys, other than the colours and shapes.

It gets a bit more complicated for Stilo and later cars, though - as they use the same kind of key as VAG do.

[wrinx]

The reasons I was unsure is that some keycutters can do the FIAT codes but not Alfa (can't find the link now!)...but as you say, may not (doesn't) apply to code II.

wrinx