Remote key light won't turn off, remote not working - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

David N. · 01-12-2007, 09:12 PM

Hey all, the light on my remote is stuck on for some reason. The key doesn't work any more as a remote, although it works fine in the door lock/ignition. Anyone know what would make it stay on? The buttons feel like they work ok, so I don't get the feeling either one is like stuck in the down position or anything.

-David

C5150 · 01-12-2007, 09:14 PM

I'd start with the battery - then go to a new key.

djomlas · 01-12-2007, 10:21 PM

or simply open the key fob up and see if anythign is stuck/loose

David N. · 01-13-2007, 12:39 AM

Removing and returning the battery seems to have reset whatever it was that was funky with the remote. Not sure if it's going to happen again, will report anything new. Just curious if it's ever happened to anyone else...

-David

drsgana · 01-17-2007, 05:58 PM

Yep, it happened to me. I did the same thing, took the battery out, left it out for a few minutes then put it back in. Works fine now. Still don't know what happened, just glad it is functional again.

MACadct · 01-19-2007, 02:59 AM

I just had both my remotes replaced this week. I was experiencing the same problem on both my remotes. When I went to the authorized porsche dealer (in Woodland Hills, CA), it turned out to be a "faulty" remote, for both. Be advised that EACH remote cost $165 PLUS an additional $60 to have the remote programmed.