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Los Angeles mechanic to program a new FOB Key

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Anyone knows an independant mechanic able to program a 996 FOB Key in L.A.? Dealer wants to charge $300 for the key and $320.00 to program it . Thank you

POST 2Original post

so when I did this for a 997 a long time ago only a dealer COULD do it as the codes come via PIWIS from Porsche. Maybe things changed since... it was a few years ago.

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No indy will be able to do it unless they have access to Porsche PIWIS and know how to program keys into the immobilizer. Many threads on here about this topic. Make sure any key you buy has the alarm code key tag. It really is best to go thru the Porsche dealer. This is highly specialized work and it can go wrong.

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Tony Callas at Callas Rennsport in Torrance has PIWIS - this I know firsthand. Call them and ask if they are able to do this for you. https://www.callasrennsport.com/

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You'll need two things... the unique code number that comes with your new key, and the specific code for your car (technically only Porsche can access this). "Good indys" have "friends" or access to the Porsche database... But without both, no new key can be adapted to any car.... no matter what anyone says...

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I would like to thank the Rennlisters who answered me. I understand now the main issue which is the IPAS Code that only a Porsche dealer can get as it is specific for each car.

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