New Keys

[CJ_Boxster]

So say if i were to remove the battery from my Key FOB, I would not have to goto the dealer to reprogram the keyless entry buttons on the fob to work with my car????

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

The KeyFob's memory is non-volatile, so if the battery dies, all you need do is replace it and nothing will be lost. If this is a major concern, replace the battery now, so you know that it's fresh. The type of Battery required is:

• '97/'00 - 625U, 1.5V
  '01/'06 - Lithium CR 3032, 3v

Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[BuffaloBoxster]

I insisted on the place I bought mine from getting me another key. Get ready for some sticker shock.. I think they replacement key was somewhere in the neighborhood of $250

[Raybox]

Originally Posted by BuffaloBoxster

I insisted on the place I bought mine from getting me another key. Get ready for some sticker shock.. I think they replacement key was somewhere in the neighborhood of $250

Yup. Plus a programming fee by the dealer of around $120

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

So say if i were to remove the battery from my Key FOB, I would not have to goto the dealer to reprogram the keyless entry buttons on the fob to work with my car????

Hi,

Nope...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[rock88hard]

I deserve a public flogging here for saying i'd be locked out!
But the button on the dashboard that has a key on it does nothing, i'm expecting it to lock/unlock the doors. the passenger side was my concern if the battery dies, since it doesn't have the slot next to the handle. but very nice to know that it won't cost $300 to replace the battery and i'll now be replacing it.
Thanks for the help (and that one was a good one this time pete)

[BuffaloBoxster]

If the lock button on the center stack does nothing then it's broken.. But it does work in (seeming) reverse - push the depressed side to lock, raised side to unlock.

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by rock88hard

I deserve a public flogging here for saying i'd be locked out!
But the button on the dashboard that has a key on it does nothing, i'm expecting it to lock/unlock the doors. the passenger side was my concern if the battery dies, since it doesn't have the slot next to the handle. but very nice to know that it won't cost $300 to replace the battery and i'll now be replacing it.
Thanks for the help (and that one was a good one this time pete)

You can also pick up a valet key for around $100.00. It's just like the normal key but without the remote door/trunk capabilities. Might be good insurance. You know, in case you get locked out - for real.

[RandallNeighbour]

The dash rocker switches do go out. I've now replaced my top switch and my traction control switch... and I doubt the traction control switch has ever been used. If your lock switch doesn't work, order another from Sunset and pop it in. 5 Minute job tops.

[Perfectlap]

if you get a spare key from ebay or the dealer have all your keys together when you reprogram the fob. I believe most places charge you one programming fee if its three sets of keys or just one.

[Raybox]

Originally Posted by rock88hard

But the button on the dashboard that has a key on it does nothing, i'm expecting it to lock/unlock the doors.

That button should lock/unlock the doors. When the ignition is turned on and the doors are locked there is a red light in the switch. But the ignition does not have to be on or even the key in, for that switch to operate the locks..