key replacement

New to the 996 and was wondering if there is any other way to order a 2nd key as opposed to going to the dealer. My car came with 1 key and want to get a 2nd. Thanks in advance.

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Call your local indie shop, they should be able to help you. Cheaper than the dealer. I think I paid about $170 because I already have a valet key so a locksmith was not needed. I only had to pay for the remote and the programming. I believe the remote itself is about $50.

so should I buy a used remote from ebay? There are a few that match the id numbers on my key. Also would any key shop just cut a blank key? Thanks

I'm going through the process now. Key has to be ordered from Germany by the dealer. Then programmed by the dealer. I went this route so I know it's done right and will work properly. All in it will be about $480.

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This is patently false. One does not have to go through a dealer to get a new key. A good porsche independent repair facility can do this for customers. If there are none of those around then you have to go to the dealer b/c there are no other options.

I just ordered another key myself, from a dealer. $140 for the metal blank cut with my VIN. $190 for the remote. $50 for marrying it to the car. Yikes, but I had to go for it!

Part 986-637-244-18 for transponder key fob around $160 delivered from most P-car shops. Keysinthepost.com for cut blade and valet key-$45. Programming at dealer (must have PIWIS), approx one hour of labor charged (rip-off), so ~$100. I just did mine this route, and all's well. You need the code with new fob to program to your car's system, so be aware. Volvo replacement keys are actually more expensive!

I just bought 2 blanks from ebay with the HAA stamped on them for $14. And purchased a used working key transmitter with cut blade for $45. So, can I get the key cut, change the new blade with the blade that's coming with the transmitter and then just go have it reprogrammed?

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I am not sure if you can cut from the blank key since it may require a chip in order to disable the immobilizer. But if you want a key with remote, I would go through the indie shop, they probably have the same remote as "ebay" ones but they would have already programmed a few so you know it will work with your car. If you buy from ebay and the indie shop cannot program it, you would have to go through the hassle of returning it in case it is a counterfeit. My understanding is the chip inside needs to be genuine Porsche or certified Porsche before it can be programmed. One of my spare remotes is from a 986 Boxster so it does not have to be 996 remote specifically. Call the indie and see how much they would charge. It does take long ( a couple of hours), but only 5 minutes to program. The long part are waiting for mobile key maker to come and cut the key and waiting to get the code for your VIN before the remote can be programmed. Dealer does the same, but they charge you for the 2 hours wait! Hope that helps. Good luck.

I bought the body of the key on eBay from a local Porsche dealer for ~$150, and purchased a cut key blank from the UK (using a photo of my existing key's cut surfaces) for another $30. Then I took the above to a local independent, and they were able to use their PIWIS and some vehicle-specific code from Porsche to allow the new keys to work correctly. IIRC, they charged $75 per key to do the coding for two additional keys.

I went to the dealer $400 for everything, complete new key programmed.

$128 for the transmitter here: https://www.sonnenporscheoemparts.co...er-98663724418 The trick to the process is that you need the Code that is specific to the particular transmitter you have. This code gets programmed into the security system of your car - usually by a dealer or someone with a PIWIS. The physical key itself is easily copied. You can take a picture of it and send it to an online service that will send you a key back for under $20.

I used a service here... https://keysinthepost.com/ I emailed a photo of my key and they mailed me a genuine Porsche electronic key cut for my car. All I had to do was have the Porsche dealer program it. They are in England. I know it sounds crazy and I was at first skeptical but I saved a ton. Somehow they can calculate the cuts from the photo. IIRC it was under $200 all in! That was almost two years ago.

I just went on their website. It looks like they can do 1998-2004 Porsche keys with transponders for about $60 USD or 49 british pounds.

Any reputable locksmith can cut the key blade. As others mentioned, the two steps that require technical intervention are pairing the remote transmitter to the car and then pairing the transponder chip to the car. You don't have to spend $400+ to get this all done.

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I'll spend the extra money knowing it is done correctly from the dealer.

I imagine its done correctly if it works.

Just bought a '99 C4. Bought key fob remote head (one button for '99) from Sonnen (cheapest of the online dealers for this part) www.sonnenporscheoemparts.com - $143 Ordered key blade from keysinthpost.com as mentioned above. So easy - just attach a photo of your blade for them to copy, with shipping was 26 pounds = $34. To attach to the transmitter head pry open the head and use a small screwdriver to pull back the small sliding pin on a spring then push in key blade. I needed a hard surface to push against as it was pretty stiff. These two items (remote & blade) would have totaled $321 after 10% PCA discount from Tysons Porsche vs. the $177 I paid online. -Do NOT order the one-piece key with black handle (no remote button) from keysinpost.com (called Porsche Car Key up to 2004 with Transponder Chip - it's $70 w shipping). A service writer told me this would not work. The dealer needs the transponder code tag from Porsche. It's not worth taking the chance with this, especially if you end up paying $180+ to try to get it programmed and it doesn't work -the OEM fob is only $75 more. -You MUST go to a dealer to program the new transmitter fob - make sure you bring the attached key tag with the codes on it and keep the tag for future use if any problems. I spoke to an Indy shop who said they could try to program it but further research showed that the dealer must send a request to Porsche to program the key. Again, I wouldn't risk the time/money trying to get this done at an indy as it probably/definitely won't work. I called several dealers and got quotes of $156-180 to program the key. I went to Tysons Porsche (Northern VA area) and they didn't charge me for it as I was also having a brake flush done. They definitely earned my future business from this nice gesture! They had previously told me over the phone (different service writer) that they would only program a key that I buy from them, but I just brought in my key from Sonnen in the OEM parts bag with sticker and key tag attached and they didn't ask where I bought it.

My 99 came with both keys plus the valet key, but one of the keys with the fob is missing the blade. The P.O. said the blade fell out after it got loose and was lost. It sounds like I just need to buy a cut key blade and one of the fobs from sonnenporsche, since I don't trust the current fob to hold a blade. Should be about $200 all in. Thanks for the links.

I wonder if a key from a totalled 996 could be reprogrammed to another one?

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Just went to Sonnen's site, which one of these is for a 2003 base Carrera Coupe?

@sasilverbullet you need 996 637 244 42 The version for the Boxster has 3 buttons, the one you need only has two, see here: https://www.5150motorsport.com/facto...37-244-42.html

My ‘99 has only one button, but The only place I’ve seen them is here. Anyone have experience with these guys? https://www.remotesremotes.com/Produ...%2D1B&CartID=1

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I wouldn't buy that. They can be found here or even the dealership: https://www.5150motorsport.com/factory-keyless-remote-1-button-1999-2000-996-637-243-01.html

I called my dealer, they want $468 for the key plus $160 to program it, $628 total! Based on that, I went ahead and ordered the transmitter from Sonnen and the blade from keysinthepost. I called every indie in my area, none can link it to my car. Worst case I’ll have to give it to the dealer, but only as a last resort. I have some days to expand my indie search. @splittingatoms: you’re not too far from me, do you know any indie that can do the programming?

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I don't know any good Indies for electronics. I haven't attempted getting my key fixed yet. Since I have the fob with the functional transmitter, I won't need to get mine programmed. I just need the blade and case.

If somebody need I can learn used key fobs ( from ebay for example ) for all types cars 996 986 ,Or I can program new 24 character code to used key fob ,after this is possible learn again it to each car . You need only know 6 character pin code from PAS unit ,it's easy for all . Best regards

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If you have a fob (without blade) that works why would cost you $200? you should just get a key from keyinthepost and then put some glue on the blade and stick it in your fob....would cost $34. I have done this. Alternatively, you can just buy a fob case on ebay for less than $10....have done that as well in the past.

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How much does that cost?

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some usefyinfo -Key remotes need to be programmed by a Porsche dealer to work. -Porsche dealers only accept to program key remotes that are new and purchased from a Porsche authorized dealer. Most will require proof of purchase. - As of 2021 a dealer can request with your Vin a remote with key that comes from Germany preprogramed ready for your vehicle. I would recommend this route. - Most Locksmiths cannot cut a key blank for a porsche. So call in advance to confirm. - you need a remote (programed transponder chip) for a porsche to start the engine. A copy with blade only would only open doors but will not start the vehicle. The cost for me was 1. $200 remote + $30 blde from suncoast Porsche 2. $30 to cut the key , 3. 1hr labor at the dealer $200.

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$460 total, then?

Yes $460 all in. Brand new key all OEM. Nothing was on sale though. I also didn�t ask what the price is for the direct key replacement from Germany. I have to go to the dealership in a couple of weeks for something else and will ask then. Best