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Is it possible to restore the ignition key of the Fiat Idea?

Model: Fiat Idea MK 1 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Key

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Of course, yes, this is the answer we can provide to the question at hand and it is demonstrated with the images here in the video. Let's say there was a slight infiltration of water or liquid in general, causing the oxidation of the internal electronic circuit or some components, the solution is practical but effective, that is to open the shell of the key in question, unscrewing the screw present, and proceed with the cleaning using a cotton swab, for example, soaked in a specific degreaser.

Regarding the replacement of damaged components, a desoldering is carried out with a soldering iron for removal and the replacement is then assembled.


Posted on 14 November 2025 by ScegliAuto


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