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vath2001 · 12-28-2008, 02:23 PM

You have what is called the 'spare key". The head of the key does have a chip in it. If the car starts, then the car has the key progrmmed into it.

It sounds like the drivers door has an issue with the key lock...look to see how to replace / repair the lock.

New keys have to come from the dealer and when it arrives from Porsche, the dealer has to program the car to the new key. I am delaying buying a spare key myself due to the cost... $150 for the blade and $150 for the remote head.

12-28-2008, 02:23 PM	#2
vath2001 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Use 2B NW Ohio, now NE Ohio Posts: 563	You have what is called the 'spare key". The head of the key does have a chip in it. If the car starts, then the car has the key progrmmed into it. It sounds like the drivers door has an issue with the key lock...look to see how to replace / repair the lock. New keys have to come from the dealer and when it arrives from Porsche, the dealer has to program the car to the new key. I am delaying buying a spare key myself due to the cost... $150 for the blade and $150 for the remote head. __________________ My Porsche mechanic drives a Saturn. '98 Artic Silver w/ Tip