Removing ignition assembly and/or steering wheel lock without key

[selaliadobor]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

The key releases the lock, and what you are proposing is an invitation for someone to steal you car.

Thanks for confirmation on the key, but sure why you're jumping to the conclusion I didn't put any thought into theft.

I'm still going to have an immobilizer that requires the presence of a programmed key fob to start, it just won't be the Porsche immobilizer and key fob that are used.

There's that ECU Repair shop that will delete your immobilizer if you send it in to them right? So any sufficiently motivated thief with physical access can steal the car anyways.

Of course there's also the final line of defense: there's much more attractive targets than a 20 year old Boxster

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by selaliadobor

There's that ECU Repair shop that will delete your immobilizer if you send it in to them right? So any sufficiently motivated thief with physical access can steal the car anyways.

Not in my world, that would require a full understanding of Porsche programming logic for the DME, which VERY FEW have ever gotten near, much less deleted the security system for one of these cars.

[78F350]

If it's your car and worth little in it's current condition, I can understand 'hacking' the system to make it work. Not to endorse your plan, but to get that part out this may be helpful.
Replacing the steering lock and ignition tumbler: The Houston 04 SE