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YOUR RESEARCH1998 Fob Repair - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Use fobs in hopes of finding a replacement part

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A bought a few used Fobs in hopes of finding a replacement part, but they all seem to be newer designs.
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Use spare parts (actually just the one spare part)

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I'm wondering if anyone has any older dead Fobs (I'm guessing from 1997 or 1998 - US market) that I could use for spare parts (actually just the one spare part).
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Use fobs in hopes of finding a replacement part

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
A bought a few used Fobs in hopes of finding a replacement part, but they all seem to be newer designs.
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1998 Fob Repair - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Use spare parts (actually just the one spare part)

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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I'm wondering if anyone has any older dead Fobs (I'm guessing from 1997 or 1998 - US market) that I could use for spare parts (actually just the one spare part).
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hello, I have a 1998 Boxster and I'm trying to get my Fob in working order. One of the chips is damaged on my Fob. A bought a few used Fobs in hopes of finding a replacement part, but they all seem to be newer designs. I believe the shattered component I'm looking for is a 315 MHz SAW Resonator. I'm wondering if anyone has any older dead Fobs (I'm guessing from 1997 or 1998 - US market) that I could use for spare parts (actually just the one spare part). Here is a picture of my broken component (note - mine is broken and missing the cover). You should be able to see it sticking out by the battery holder. Here is a picture of my broken chip Here is what I believe an intact chip looks like Thanks in advance!

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Reach out to member particlewave. He has fixed fobs before and may have the part and/or be able to repair it for you

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