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

[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.