Is my Fiat Punto car key chipped?

[Johnny blaze]

I have a 1994 (M-reg) 1.7TD FIAT PUNTO. I have lost the only key that I had for the car which was a blue one.
When I had the key and started the car, there was no visible illumination or otherwise, that gave indication on the dash that the key was chipped. So how can I tell if the key was chipped? Where can I find out? Who can cut me a key? Fiat are rubbish they dont know their arse from thier head.
Thank you for your time.

[kempie]

The transponder chip in a key is to deactivate an immobiliser fitted to the ignition system.

I believe that prior to early 1995 the only Punto with an immobiliser was the Cabrio; all models were fitted with an immobiliser after this date.

[madein1978]

If all you have is a blue key, you are in the brown stuff. The easiest way to check whether your car is coded or not is if when you switch on to accessories, is there a yellow light in the shape of a key with the word code under it, if there is you have an immobiliser, if not you are fine. Most Puntos had key transponder immobilisers fitted and when the car was new, you would be supplied with a blue key and a red key, the red key is the master which contains all the coding and information, it is also the one you get copies cut from, the blue key you have is only intended as a spare.you have two options, try and rip out all of the immobiliser stuff (if its fitted) or you will need to get a matched set of ECU, red key and crank angle sensor (yes this is coded too!), best place to try is your local breakers yard, forget FIAT, they are useless and pricey, I have an Alfa Romeo and I face the same problem with FIAT dealers, this is what happens when smart ass ideas get old, the flaws come racing to the surface and create problems.