key remote - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

chrisg · 03-04-2006, 06:28 AM

I'm not sure if I'm the "deaf, dumb, and blind kid",or if that's just a general statement to us newbies who get conflicting info, but yes, I checked that, no I don't have that option code listed(just the two I mentioned before) and now that I know about the box under the seat(mine has a M531 code=central locking/no alarm), I checked with two more service techs and they said yes, they can program a key to it as long as you have a proper key with a tag. So, one of these days when I get time I'll try to get it done and let you know if it worked and we'll all be the wiser. It's actually not even important to me, I just needed a new key head so I figured might as well have a remote if I could.

Brucelee · 03-04-2006, 06:34 AM

Good luck on the process. Let us know how you made out.

docdyh · 03-04-2006, 10:30 AM

hey chris, but if what you say is correct-that means you can get keyless entry without having the alarm option, which i for one did not know...

stucatz · 03-04-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisg

I'm not sure if I'm the "deaf, dumb, and blind kid",or if that's just a general statement to us newbies who get conflicting info, but yes, I checked that, no I don't have that option code listed(just the two I mentioned before) and now that I know about the box under the seat(mine has a M531 code=central locking/no alarm), I checked with two more service techs and they said yes, they can program a key to it as long as you have a proper key with a tag. So, one of these days when I get time I'll try to get it done and let you know if it worked and we'll all be the wiser. It's actually not even important to me, I just needed a new key head so I figured might as well have a remote if I could.

Jim has a lot of bravado and ego, best to get used to it, you will see plenty more where that came from.

nautiquelfe · 03-04-2006, 09:50 PM

Please be sure to keep us informed about your key programming. I was under the impression that cars w/ the M531 could not be programmed to have factory keyless entry. I for one would be interested in knowing for sure from someone that's had it tried by a dealer. I'm in need of a trip to the dealer myself soon to have OBC turned on and an airbag light checked into.

docdyh · 03-05-2006, 04:06 AM

yes, do keep us informed. I was under the same impression as nautiquelfe....