New Keys
When I got my 986 I was given only 1 key. Given that the salesperson and his manager are 100% douchbags, i don't know if i should have received 2 or not. And wasn't given a manual. Nonetheless, I am worried that the battery will die in my key and i will be locked out of my car. Any advice on getting a second key?
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Buying a used vehicle does have many downsides. Among them are often too few keys and the lack of manuals. Your vehicle comes with one main key and a second valet key. The valet key is typically missing when sold used. The manuals can be purchased on Ebay. As to you battery dying in your key and getting locked out. There's a slot right next to the door handle. If you insert your "key" into the slot (metal end first) and rotate, the vehicle will lock or unlock depending upon which direction you turn the key and the prior status (locked or unlocked) or the vehicle. Hope this helps! |
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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:
Hope this helps... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 |
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????
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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
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Nope... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 |
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) |
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.
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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.
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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.
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I asked about a second key at the Porsche dealer here when they were resolving my licence plate light issue..
The parts guy says it's about $40 for the key (blade part), about $70 for the head (with the electronics). Then labor to program... .comes out to around $250. Yeah... ouch. but I'd like to get one anyway. The one key I have is worn out... the rubber around the buttons is seperated... if I drop the key in a puddle... it'll probably go POOF! |
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Why is it wrong? I had a Fob w/o a battery for over 6 mos. Once I added it, it works great to this day. Also, many others have the same experience. If yours is acting differently, it's probably the Fob itself which is failed... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 |
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Sounds as if it could be. But, they can also simply fail. Hopefully this isn't what happened to you... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 |
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