[chrisndeb]

Hi Twinky
You should have a red key which holds the code "master key" if you loose your normal black key.
Chris

 

[chrisndeb]

Hi Twinky
I have been told they are not cheap, I have 1 for my ford Focus and my Yamaha bike, so looks like it quite a common thing.
Is it not possible to go back to where you got you MH in case they still have it?

 

[chrisndeb]

Hi All
Our Fiat is UK reg 1998 2.5 TD and we have a red (burgundy) key, ive just looked inside the key and there is a electronic device in it.

The black normal key I can not get into its solid.

The hand book has 2 pics 1 burgundy (A) & 1 blue keys (B) and says

" A = master key with burgundy grip

B = the key that is normally used".

Further in the hanbook are 4 full pages on "the fiat code system".

It says " (A) the burgundy grip key is the master key only one is supplied with the veichle and its needed by Fiat dealership to store the codes of the other keys (B) in the memory in the event you lose or damage a key or to order a duplicate. For this reason it should be kept in a safe place and not the the vehical".
This is in bold. "No repairs can be vehicleried out on the Fiat code system or engine control unit or injection pump if this key is lost".

Hope this helps

Chris