Key Replacement Woes. Local dealer wants over $500 for one key!

[pony13ca]

Originally Posted by boxxster

I'm in the same boat. I found a dealer nearby who will sell me a key that will open and start the car but doesn't have any buttons on it. This is fine with me because I only really want it incase I lose/misplace my primary one. They want $45 for the head, $90 for the blade and its cutting, and a half hour to program it ($78). Those prices are all in Canadian dollars.

Boxster which dealer is that? I'm in the same boat.

[boxxster]

This was at Pfaff porsche. I don't recall the exact part number for the head so unless you talk to them you might be told it doesn't exist. I went to the Oakville dealer to see if they could match the quote (they are closer to me) and the only head they could find was the one with buttons for $160 or so or a key that only opens the doors and glovebox but doesn't start the car.

[net_fix]

i had the same problem with my 1998 boxster, it come with only one key.

i searched a little bit around hand i found that most of the shops could make the key but they did not program the immobilizer.

then i found one that told me that they could do the job, but i had to go there with the car.

so i did, i went over there , they made the key , tryed on the door and it was ok.
after they removed the driver`s seat ( just 6 bolts and about 3 minutes) read the codes in the comfort module , and with a laptop they programed the immobilizer.
in total including cutting the blade it took about 30 minutes and i payed 60€..
it works fine

as i had a key (from a previous 996 carrera that i had) i also went there with the key and for the same job including a new blade a new immobilizer and programing the key to the car they charged me 80€

so i suppose that if you make a few calls maybe you can do the same way.

now i want to open the doors remotely but it seems that i should have the m535 option installed.

my question is: having the key programed and working and the 16 digit bar code of the key transmitter is it possible to install an after market receiver?

thanks for the help you might provide

[78F350]

I bought some VW/ Audi keys for $5 to $7 each and had a locksmith cut the blades for about $30. The transponder (pill) for my immobilizer has been removed from my original key and placed by the pickup coil that surrounds the ignition switch. Never had a problem.
I'm not concerned about my car being stolen, but if I was, I'd also install a fuel pump relay shut-off switch.

[pony13ca]

Originally Posted by boxxster

This was at Pfaff porsche. I don't recall the exact part number for the head so unless you talk to them you might be told it doesn't exist. I went to the Oakville dealer to see if they could match the quote (they are closer to me) and the only head they could find was the one with buttons for $160 or so or a key that only opens the doors and glovebox but doesn't start the car.

Thanks boxxster, I will give them a call.

[Perfectlap]

My backup key (not the valet key) will only open the door but the will not start the car. Is this because the spare key was never programmed?

My key fob stopped working ages ago. I never had them replaced. I kept it old school.
Meanwhile I spent $2k to have my AC (and other related parts) fixed after the compressor fried itself..... $2k....for the AC which I never use.