Fiat Brava Service Manual page 330

Bravo-Brava
Electrical system
Fiat CODE
55.
MASTER key (maroon)
- exert light pressure and join the two half
casings of the NEW MASTER key;
- after carrying out the above-mentioned
operation, carry out the procedure for
memorizing the new set of keys.
If the ignition switch block has been dam­
aged a long distance away from the place
where the MASTER key is stored, the follow­
ing emergency procedure must be carried
out:
- replace the damaged switch block;
- insert the new MASTER key (1) without
the Transponder in the ignition switch
block;
- bring the old key (2) with Transponder in
contact with the new MASTER key (1)
without Transponder inserted in the igni­
tion switch block.
- Turn the key, keeping the handles in con­
tact for starting.
The Transponder contained in the OLD
MASTER key must be transferred to the seat­
ing in the handle of the NEW MASTER key as
soon as possible.
M If the MASTER key is unavailable, it will be impossible to memorize new keys which permit en-
*MJ^ gine starting.
If the MASTER key is lost or its Transponder is broken/lost, the following must be replaced:
- notches kit and new keys (including the CODE CARD);
- Fiat CODE control unit;
- electronic fuel injection control unit.
This replacement of components is carried out at the first service intervention where the MAS­
TER key has to be used (for example breakage of the ignition switch block).
Transponder
S
Under no circumstances may the key Transponders be handled, replaced or exchanged (except
in cases of replacing the notches kit and new keys, and only the MASTER key).
Addition of a new key to the keys supplied with the car
Adding a new key involves the rememorization of all the existing keys supplied with the car, as
keys not used during this procedure are deleted from memory.
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