Key learning code

[tolum]

Hi;

I did order a new remote and blank key from Sunset. I have a friend that have a Porsche PST2 and will pass to my house this saturday to activate the following options: On Board Computer & Cruise control on my 03 Boxster base (Us model). When he called tonight to confirm our meeting I did ask him if he can program my new remote and he said sure no problem, but you need a key learning code from your Porsche dealer to code it. Because I did not buy my remote from my closest dealer, I'm not sure he will give me that info. Is there any other way to get that key learning code?

Tks for your help.

[rick3000]

I could be wrong, but I think he means the code on the white tag that came with the key. New keys come with a tag that has the code necessary to program it.

[tolum]

Originally Posted by rick3000

I could be wrong, but I think he means the code on the white tag that came with the key. New keys come with a tag that has the code necessary to program it.

No, I have that white tag. My friend told me that with that tag we also need a learning code from Porsche???

[Tool Pants]

Your friend is correct. I have all the codes for my car, but then I know people....

For a normal customer with proof of ownership I do not know the policy.

I know 2 local indepedent shops that have PST2s and program replacement keys. I asked them how they were getting codes, since they are independent. They have a deal with the dealership parts department that if they buy the remote from them, then the dealership will supply the code.

Ask your local dealership if they will give you the codes for your car. Bring in proof of ownership. I would like to know the reaction.

Sunset is a dealership and sold you the remote. I wonder if Sunset would give you the code.

These are security codes so I think a prvate individual is going to have a problem. I would think your local dealership would be happy to program it for you, if you pay them.

[tolum]

Do I need more codes for my friend to activete On Board Computer or it's only for the key?

[Tool Pants]

You do not need a code to turn on the OBC, just a PST2.

I went by my local dealer and talked to the service and parts guys that I have known for years. They will not give out codes to a customer.

You should ask to see if you get a different answer.

My local dealer will code a key that the customer brings in. $85. When I had a key coded there about 8 years ago it was $50.