misanthrope
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Hello! My fiat only has one key and fob. I want a backup just in case I lose or break my only copy. I have heard it is a much more expensive ordeal to get a new key programmed if you do not have the original.
I called the local Fiat dealer and he told me I have to buy the key from Mopar, that the key already comes precut and he would program it "if I wanted". Does this make sense? How would mopar know how to cut my key? Do they use the vin number or something else? I was under the impression all keys/fobs need to be programmed to the car in order to work.
A bit confused. Thanks!
I called the local Fiat dealer and he told me I have to buy the key from Mopar, that the key already comes precut and he would program it "if I wanted". Does this make sense? How would mopar know how to cut my key? Do they use the vin number or something else? I was under the impression all keys/fobs need to be programmed to the car in order to work.
A bit confused. Thanks!