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YOUR RESEARCHKey fob programming at an indy shop?
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Use key fobs 996 986 no problem ,i can help
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Program used key fobs 996 986 no problem ,I can help.
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I need only pas unit and used key or key which doesn't work.
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There is someone on here that claims they can re-code used keys - personally i'd pay the $175 its not that much in the grand scheme of things...
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Dig up the lock box buried in your back yard, fill a wheelbarrow with cash, schedule your appointment.
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if you�re in the Portland, OR area, I�d highly recommend SOS Diagnostics in Canby.
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The key fobs for my car are dead. I�ve tried all the fixes and tricks, and I�ve determined that they�re simply dead. I bought a new fob and have a second on the way. I�ll swap the blades over, and take the �pills� wherever I go for the programming. The fobs are legit, brand new stock with barcodes and all the numbers.
With all that said, do I HAVE to take them to the dealership and pay their $168/hr labor rate for programming? Has anyone had this done at an indy shop? Real shot in the dark here - how about an indy shop in the Portland, OR area?
If a dealership is the only option, I get it. They make a huge investment in the facility, special tools, inventory, etc. I am just wondering if I have options.
Thanks!
Interesting, I'm not too sure not sure what info he would have gotten off the box as the IPASS code for your car is fairly closely guarded info by Porsche as you can basically program a key and steal the car with it.
I had two replacement keys programmed at an indy in Pasadena for $90. They needed the VIN to get a programming code from Porsche, and the process took an hour or so. The replacement keys were new, from a Porsche dealership, with the white tags listing the 24 character (IIRC) hex code for each key.
I was an afternoon "drop-in" on a day when the shop was fairly booked. No regrets for the time taken, as I knew it might take a while.
It is possible program used key fob without 24 character code ,you haven't buy new from dealer ,and program imobiliser is also possible . I need only pas unit and used key or key which doesn't work.
How would the car know to communicate with the key if you don't have the code to it? Unless you somehow "clone" a working key onto a used one? I'm sceptical but happy to be proven wrong...
Normally with my procedure I can do it ,I need only PAS unit and key ,I can do it on all models covers 996 and 986 . If you need it you can send PAS unit with one or two keys which doesn't work .
Okay, but how can you program a key into the PAS unit if you don't know the code to the key? Unless you can read the key and get the code? Sounds like snake oil or you have some sort of key reading black box
Thanks for the offer but im good.
Not that I don't believe you, I'd just like to know the technical explanation behind your comments.
Sounds like you've got some devices that allow you to read a keys code.
Just wait, just so we are on the same page are you referring to the transmitter to open and close or the immobiliser?
I know the immobiliser pill can be recoded, are you saying you can also recode used keys without the code to open and close the car remotely?
Hmm my indy shop said they can't do it anymore and dealer is the only option. I'm in the Chicago area so if anyone has insight on this I have a new fob and blade ready to go.
Insight - Go to the Porsche dealer? There really is no other way. Dig up the lock box buried in your back yard, fill a wheelbarrow with cash, schedule your appointment.
Yes I know learn used key fob (remote control) 315/433Mhz without code card 24 character code ,I have my procedure which work 100%.After my programming work remote as new ,open close normally. I did it also on my GT2 996.
So what you are saying is you know how to crack the security key codes for all Porsche's? Do you do other cars as well? Ferrari...Mercedes...Lexus...BMW's? I wonder what Porsche Stuttgart would think about that, plus all other Porsche owners worldwide?
That is what I'm questioning. Four parts to the key. Fob, laser cut key, circuit board that communicates with the immobilizer to lock/unlock car, and the passive RFID pill that resides in the key fob. So he has found a way to duplicate a key and circuit board that will lock/unlock the car....without the specific key code on the tag? I'm not taking about programming the key to the car, but he has found a way to figure out what is transmitted to the car to lock/unlock the car?
I wondered the same thing and smuko is keeping quite tight lipped on their procedure!
Game changer if you can buy a second hand key and re-program it without the tag - until I have more detail I remain dubious...
Upon further research tools like VVDI2 can read the HEX code of a key.
Smuko - I also have only one key for my car. I’d like to have another fully functioning one. I understand the key consists of 4 parts, Please explain in simple terms what I need to provide in order for you to do this, and what you provide, and the cost. Thanks.
if you are not comfortable replying in the forum, please PM me.
Is it possible to buy a used key fob and have it programmed to the car or does it have to be a pristine one? A used one is 75usd while a new one is 175usd...
It's not possible unless you have the keys original code - you don't need to program the key but rather program the car to interact with the key as well as well as program the immobiliser pill.
There is someone on here that claims they can re-code used keys - personally i'd pay the $175 its not that much in the grand scheme of things... If you're scared of $175 for a key you're in for a turbulent ride owning a 996 IMO...
Have you given Gerber Motorsports a call? Not all independent shop have the capability to program Porsche keys. You may have to take it to Porsche of Bellevue. I just had this done my self. Expect to pay around $400 - $500 per keyfob.
Someone else was asking about this too, I think it went something along the lines of the alarm module can read the keys code but then PIWIS masks the part of the 24 hex but its still recorded. So you can get it out of PIWIS you just need to know where it is recorded to revel it.
I'm going to look into it eventually, I have a Java background (it's what PIWIS is built on).
Would be nice if our friend shared his findings but he has a commercial interest he's protecting I'm guessing. Guess I'm ok with that as he figured it out...
I need nothing at this time, I am sorry if I confused the situation. I just meant that was awfully decent of you to offer your assistance no charge to others in need. It was a compliment to you sir
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