10-20-2017, 11:37 AM
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Location: texas
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I have only one KEY
When I bought my 03 Boxster S from a bank it came with only one key/remote. Needless to say I would like to have a backup.
My local dealer wants a total of $410 for a second working key. It breaks down about like this: $230 for the remote key, $30 for the blade, $70 to cut the blade, $70 for programming, and taxes.
A lot of things are going to happen but my paying $410 for an extra key isn't one of them.
If I go online and buy a "handsender" 986 637 244 18 at Pelican for about $170 and get a local locksmith to cut a blank blade that I already have what is left except programming?
I can handle the dealers $70 for programming. That would bring the total key to about $270. Still about $200 more that it should cost in my mind. 
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10-20-2017, 12:02 PM
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1998 Boxster Silver/Red
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: 92262
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Quote:
Originally Posted by obthomas
When I bought my 03 Boxster S from a bank it came with only one key/remote. Needless to say I would like to have a backup.
My local dealer wants a total of $410 for a second working key. It breaks down about like this: $230 for the remote key, $30 for the blade, $70 to cut the blade, $70 for programming, and taxes.
A lot of things are going to happen but my paying $410 for an extra key isn't one of them.
If I go online and buy a "handsender" 986 637 244 18 at Pelican for about $170 and get a local locksmith to cut a blank blade that I already have what is left except programming?
I can handle the dealers $70 for programming. That would bring the total key to about $270. Still about $200 more that it should cost in my mind. |
I'm in the same boat.
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10-20-2017, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Quebec, Canada
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10-20-2017, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Originally Posted by Beriaan
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If cut properly, that would work for the door locks, but won't start the car without a proper transponder pill. No remote functions, either.
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10-20-2017, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Quote:
Originally Posted by obthomas
When I bought my 03 Boxster S from a bank it came with only one key/remote. Needless to say I would like to have a backup.
My local dealer wants a total of $410 for a second working key. It breaks down about like this: $230 for the remote key, $30 for the blade, $70 to cut the blade, $70 for programming, and taxes.
A lot of things are going to happen but my paying $410 for an extra key isn't one of them.
If I go online and buy a "handsender" 986 637 244 18 at Pelican for about $170 and get a local locksmith to cut a blank blade that I already have what is left except programming?
I can handle the dealers $70 for programming. That would bring the total key to about $270. Still about $200 more that it should cost in my mind. |
As long as your dealer will program a key that you didn't buy from them, that's the way to go. You can get an uncut, unprogrammed key for closer to $130-$150, though.
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10-20-2017, 02:30 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
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Originally Posted by particlewave
As long as your dealer will program a key that you didn't buy from them, that's the way to go. You can get an uncut, unprogrammed key for closer to $130-$150, though.
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^^^ What he said! ^^^
My local dealer wouldn't program a key purchased elsewhere so I had to spend $370 at the dealer.
Three years later, I'm still mad about it.
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10-20-2017, 05:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Indiana, USA
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I'm in a simular situation here with 1 functional key. I do have another key but the electrics appear to be fried or something. I soldered on new buttons too but it just won't work. It'll open the door but not start the car so I guess the car doesn't recognize the RFID chip.
For reference, on a 2004 Honda we had to get a second key that was about $100 from a local key shop. A remote fob was about $20. At least you can program the Honda fob yourself.
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10-24-2017, 09:56 AM
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midlifechrisis
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: south carolina
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Key
How luck I feel to have both keys and the valet key for my recently acquired 97!
my last one I did loose a key and our local dealer, if you are a PCA member it was under $250 for my key and programing- same at the Audi dealer for my TT at the time. shop around I know this can vary from dealer to dealer.
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10-24-2017, 12:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: New Jersey
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Ten thousand for the Boxster S and $597 for the spare key!! 
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10-25-2017, 06:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
Posts: 2,739
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Soooooo happy mine came with 2 keys!
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
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10-25-2017, 06:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Mississauga
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Honda and Chrysler were both $135 for a spare key back in 2000, so $470, while somewhat outrageous, is not as bad as it may seem. These things are expensive for any car, not just Porsche's.
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10-26-2017, 08:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: S. New Jersey
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My Box was a trade, what the hell are people doing with their spare keys. I haven't received a ransom note from the PO asking for anything to release the spare key.
I guard my 1 key with my life.
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10-26-2017, 12:23 PM
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Motorist & Coffee Drinker
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Oklahoma
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This option isn't for everyone, but I'm cheap and consider my 2001 and older Boxsters to be depreciated toys rather than special treasure (not saying I don't love my toys). I put the immobilizer transponder by the ignition switch rather than in the key fob. That way I can cut plain key blades and have multiple keys that operate the car. Cost is about $7 for an eBay Audi/VW key fob and $30-$40 for a locksmith to cut.
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/56448-diy-making-cheap-spare-keys.html
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