Modern Vespa

Hi all

What would I expect to pay for a new key?

It's not actually a key issue as my blue rubber has split

First - do NOT drill a hole in the other side! I know you may know that, but for other folk - the RFID chip is in the other side...

You could glue it (and never hang other keys from it again!), or take it to a good automotive locksmith and have it cloned (it's the same as some Fiat/Lancia blanks), or if you have the brown key you could take a chance on a new blank from Piaggio. The latter carries some risk, as you have to have it cut before programming and some blanks have been found to be duff.

Thanks,

Are new blanks programmable by myself or does that have to be done elsewhere?

If you've got the brown key, yes you can program the new key yourself, full instructions in the workshop manuals. Note the immobiliser will forget the original key if you don't re-program that in as well. That's worth doing as a spare.

The only problems with using a Piaggio blank (assuming you get one that works) is that the rubber will have the same weakness, and the cost will be about the same as getting a better-constructed clone made.

Ok, so if I go down the clone route (I do have the brown key)

I can just get any locksmith to clone my current key?

Not *any* locksmith, but one that does automotive keys, specifically Fiat. The blank is Fiat FT1505A TK5.