[alfa] Re: 146 key problems

[andy.levett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

William,
I've not had to deal with this myself but will offer a few suggestions:
1. Ring ATP Electronics in Cannock, Staffs on 01543 467466.  They have
cropped up  on the 164 group:
/alfa/FAQ/164/bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi
and the Fiat Bravo forum:
http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/15639
Late 164s and the Fiats suffer the same issue and ATP can apparently help.
2. Have you tried an independent Alfa specialist?
3. Perhaps try posting your query on the forums above.
Hope you get it sorted.
Andy Levett
92 164Lusso 12v
00 Fiat Bravo 100SX (master key stored safely...somewhere)
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 


>>I've just bought a 146 Ti, 1997 (on a 'P' plate for those who understand
the
UK's licensing nomenclature).

>>The car should have (as I understand it) 3 keys; one of these is a dark
red
and is the 'master' and the other two are bright red (and presumably should
be
called slaves or servants or suchlike).  Unfortunately the car came with
one
of the bright red keys only.

>>I should have done my research... After two days the car cuts out and
won't
run, and there is a code error message on the dash.  A call to a couple of
Alfa dealers elicits the information that without the master key I will
need
the entire security system replacing (including an ECU in the car) to sort
this out and get me a spare key.  Cost, over #1000 ukp (say $1,500 usd).
This
is more than the car (one owner / air con / leather interior / 80k miles
etc.)
cost; I wonder why :-(.

>>You can imagine my displeasure.  My question for the group (finally, I
know is
whether anyone knows of a shortcut to avoid this major surgery/expense?
It's
crazy to have to spend the value of the car just to get around the security
measure designed to protect your own property - imagine a burglar alarm
that
forced you to pay for your home twice over before you were allowed in to
sleep! I'd be happy to live with it without the high-tech key system, and
put
up with the added risk of theft.

>>Has anyone been through this or know someone who has?

>>Suggestions please!!!

>>William Corke
>>Dorking, Surrey



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