"Always Broken" Key Question

[Cloudsurfer]

This begs a similar question. I have the alarm and front/rear trunk opening functions on my keys, but both of my heads have gotten quite worn and are being pesky about working lately. Yes, I've replaced the batteries in both. If I just want a new key head (since obviously the metal key is fine), how much is the dealer going to screw me to replace and reprogram the new head?

Patrick

[Tool Pants]

The half of the key head for the remote - the half with the buttons - is sold by Porsche. If that is what is worn you can buy it and it does not involve any programming.

If you buy the entire remote you can remove the circuit board and pill from your old remote and put it in the new remote - no programming involved. Or you can buy one of the fancy design remotes or Carrera GT remote and take the guts out of your old remote and put them in the new - no programming involved. But your circuit board must be in good working condition.

[JCL12]

I always new porsche loves to nickel and dime its customers, but wow! Even a "normal" key is an option.

Given the condition of my key do you think I'd be able to get a new LED, battery, and button installed to my "broken" key without costing too much? Heck, I'd love to make that a DIY project if I had a BOM & print for the key...

[NickCats]

JCL12,

I would pick up the Carrera GT Key conversion from Suncoast :

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=gthead&Category_Code=cgt

Very cool, but $140 !

You do have cheaper options, though :

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=P&Category_Code=986Keys

Hope this helps...

Nick