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Old 11-17-2011, 03:22 PM   #1
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I feel your pain, sir (97_Boxster). Just make sure you don't lose that key so you only have to do it once. Actually, did you ever have them try to program the one that you have already? Take some new batteries with you, throw them in there when you get there, and have them try to program your current key. At least then you're only paying for the labor of them doing that (if it works) and not having to get a whole new key if you really don't need one. This is one of those times where I can't see myself making an extra key like I would for my other cars. It would have to be absolutely necessary because of the sheer high cost.

Hey John, what did you end up deciding to do for your key since you raised the question that started this thread?
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[QUOTE=Overdrive;264695]I feel your pain, sir (97_Boxster). Just make sure you don't lose that key so you only have to do it once. Actually, did you ever have them try to program the one that you have already? Take some new batteries with you, throw them in there when you get there, and have them try to program your current key. At least then you're only paying for the labor of them doing that (if it works) and not having to get a whole new key if you really don't need one. This is one of those times where I can't see myself making an extra key like I would for my other cars. It would have to be absolutely necessary because of the sheer high cost.


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I am actually thinking of now just purchasing the new button cover from Suncoast since one of my buttons is cracked. The problem is the cover (part with the buttons) has broken tabs so it doesnt stay on the key so I have it "fabbed" to work for now. I guess the $14 part and possibly some programming would do the trick huh?

How do I find out if my car had keyless entry anyways? It has never worked for me but maybe I dont even have it. What code do I look for and where?

Thanks All.
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