03-06-2009, 05:01 PM
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Well, I just tried "bmussatti" version... no dice.
Next option?
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03-06-2009, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by vath2001
Well, I just tried "bmussatti" version... no dice.
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Trade it in on a 2009 S with PDK!!!
Yeah, yeah, that's the ticket!
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03-06-2009, 06:37 PM
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Seriously, Porsche's key price isn't that bad.
I put my Mazda CX7 key in my luggage during our trip to Europe last fall, to avoid all the pocket emtying, shoe removing clap trap dog and pony show security crap and returned home with no key!! Beside the $45.00 cab ride home to get my spare key........key blade, key security housing(?) and programming of new key............$343.45!!!
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Sold - Black on Sand Beige 2006 S - 48K miles
18x8.5 and 10 OZ Alleggerita HLT Anthracite wheels and anthracite Cayman side grilles - lovingly adjusted Schnell Short Shift
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03-06-2009, 08:34 PM
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In reference to the "pill" looking thing inside the casing; can it be twisted at all? The reason I ask is because the previous owner said he had this happened to him once and he just twisted that piece and it was all better. Somehow I feel it's more involved, but I also don't want to force/break anything.
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03-07-2009, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Viper5
In reference to the "pill" looking thing inside the casing; can it be twisted at all? The reason I ask is because the previous owner said he had this happened to him once and he just twisted that piece and it was all better. Somehow I feel it's more involved, but I also don't want to force/break anything.
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The 'pill' is a simple transducer coil. It isn't attached in any way to the circuit board or battery in the key head.
All it needs is to be within a certain distance to a coil that lives in the ignition lock of the car. This coil in the car is energized by the car battery when you turn the key and sends out a magnetic field which 'excites' the pill which then sends the appropriate signal and the car starts. The pill can be in your pocket (if your pocket is close enough - inside 3-5") - it doesn't have to be in the key, it's just the most convenient place for it.
So, 'twisting' it may not have any effect. Then again, it may better orient the coil to receive the magnetic field from the ignition lock, so it's worth a try, just be careful with it and don't lose it.
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03-07-2009, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Quickurt
Seriously, Porsche's key price isn't that bad.
I put my Mazda CX7 key in my luggage during our trip to Europe last fall, to avoid all the pocket emtying, shoe removing clap trap dog and pony show security crap and returned home with no key!! Beside the $45.00 cab ride home to get my spare key........key blade, key security housing(?) and programming of new key............$343.45!!!
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I like the 2009 S idea better that the $343.45 idea. Well I have two keys, even though neither operate the remote lock. I can just use the key to lock the door.. or the other option I will probably follow is to leave nothing in the car and never lock it. It just like every other used Porsche... sold with no owners manual. And I have the factory radio, which I can pull the faceplate off.
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03-07-2009, 06:50 AM
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Remote
Mine is a '99 it does the same thing ,light flashes on remote but no reaction from car and the pill is in place. I know my alarm is set when locking the car with key ,the horn blows once and the led flashes on top of dash. I also only have one key! I have not checked the voltage of remote battery , I have cleaned the battery to remove oily residue from finger prints . Will test and replace battery next. Mike
Last edited by pushrodracer; 03-07-2009 at 06:56 AM.
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03-17-2009, 08:39 PM
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I was sick of this whole key not working crap, so I went to the store to buy a battery. I popped it in and when I went home, I just did some random stuff and it came back to life. So I think in my case it was a combination of a dead battery and leaving it off for a while.
I think I did something like this:
Locked door, unlocked door, locked door, unlocked door, open door, put key in ignition, turn power on (not starting car), while key in ignition hold down lock button for a couple seconds, same with trunk, take key out, hit lock with door still open, close door, and walah. About 12 easy steps is all it takes. lol
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