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YOUR RESEARCH1999 996 Porsche Key Purchase
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Can I use a 2 or 3 button key remote for a 1999 Carrera?
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When I needed a new key i phoned Porsche they took my VIN number and ordered me one direct from Germany pre cut to my cars original locks (obviously if you have changed or had your locks changed since this wont work but in the majority of cases I�m guessing this is unlikely).
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This device is programmed to the car by the dealer and these go bad quite often(both of mine are bad so I am using the key in the door to unlock mine).
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When I needed a new key i phoned Porsche they took my VIN number and ordered me one direct from Germany pre cut to my cars original locks (obviously if you have changed or had your locks changed since this wont work but in the majority of cases I�m guessing this is unlikely).
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Replace since this wont work
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When I needed a new key i phoned Porsche they took my VIN number and ordered me one direct from Germany pre cut to my cars original locks (obviously if you have changed or had your locks changed since this wont work but in the majority of cases I�m guessing this is unlikely).
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This device is programmed to the car by the dealer and these go bad quite often(both of mine are bad so I am using the key in the door to unlock mine).
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I did searches on Rennlist, but haven't been able to find a thread talking about where I could buy another key for my 1999 996. Can any of you educate me on a source, and what it takes to get a matched key that will work with my current locks.
Thanks,
Gil
Cannot program it yourself.
Try another dealer maybe save $50
Do not buy a key from anyone unless it has barcoded tag attached!!
You need a blank key,someone to cut it, and the dealer to program it.
No other options work.
There are actually three parts to the key and the costs depends on what you need to replace.
1. The key "shaft" itself. You can pick up a blank one of these fairly cheap. Then it needs to be cut. Some key shops can do this, a dealer can do this and there is a place where you take a picture of the key and send its to them and they cut it. This key will then go into the locks for the doors and ignition and will unlock the doors but requires the "pill" described nexta to start the car.
2. Each key has an immobilizer "pill" that is required to start the car. This pill is programmed to the immobilizer by the dealer. You can transfer the pill from an old key if you have it.
3. The remote key head. This is for using the remote locks, etc. This device is programmed to the car by the dealer and these go bad quite often(both of mine are bad so I am using the key in the door to unlock mine). These go for about $189 from the dealer. You can find them on eBay but be careful, don't buy a used one. You need the bar code tag for the remote to be programmed to the car. You see them being sold used and cheap but they usually don't have the code and are useless without it. You can get them for about $120 from Sunset, Sonnen or Suncoast. Then it has to be programmed to the car with a PST2 or PIWIS by the dealer. The local dealers around here charge about $159 (1 hour labor) and will code as many as you want for that as it is really only about 15 minutes or so to set up the system.
I would be careful about always using the key in the door to unlock / lock. Internal parts of the lock may not really be designed for constant use. If an internal component breaks, it may be a tow to the dealer to get in your car. Happened to a friend of mine.
I had both key heads go bad with in weeks of each other...guess the are programmed to last exactly 10 yrs. So even with original keyfobs youre looking at almost 300?
My solution has been leaving car open all the time....
Thanks for info.
Can I use a 2 or 3 button key remote for a 1999 Carrera? (one button) For some reason the newer remotes are much cheaper. I understand the other buttons will not function but curious if I MUST order a 1 button remote.
This was my cost about six months ago:
Key blank purchased from a locksmith in the UK(Dharn 55 mentioned this)
$20 delivered
Purchased a Carrera GT head from Suncoast Porsche $150.00
Programmed at local dealer: $115.00
Total: $285.00
You cannot be serious! You really believe this? You do realize that before electronics all cars unlocked this way?
Do you think your car will dissolve in the rain also?
Yes, you can use the 2 or 3 button remotes.The other button(s) won't be programmed. Just make sure the remote head you buy has the key code with it. Useless without it.
I recently bought two remote heads from Sunset for $128@, came with the head, remote electronics and the immobilizer pill in each. I got the one button version which I think list for about $189. Then the other day when I was going to get them programed I could only find one of my keys so I bit the bullet and bought a new key blank from the dealer, it was only about $35 plus tax full price including the cutting. Not too bad.
However when I got to the dealer, which had said to just come by and if I could wait they would do it right away, they said they were too busy and I had to make an appointment for Friday. They charge $159, which is one hour for the programming and said they would do as many keys as I wanted for the one hour labor (although I think you can only program three keys).
It has been over a year since my second remote quit and I am looking forward to having a remote again.
Hi Guys,
Just my experience from the UK
When I needed a new key i phoned Porsche they took my VIN number and ordered me one direct from Germany pre cut to my cars original locks (obviously if you have changed or had your locks changed since this wont work but in the majority of cases I�m guessing this is unlikely). Dealer programmed key once arrived. Job done
�154 Inc vat ($240 in today�s conversion rate!)
Minimal fuss... But maybe this is another one of those ROW things
Jack
Well there is a turn up.
This guy is about 20 minutes from where I live.
I have heard about how good they are.
I will go there at the weekend and let you know it might be worth the postage for you guys.
Perfectly possible to laser cut keys from a photo loads of company's in the UK do it and im sure in the USA.
the seller is not stating that he programs the fob just to clear up any confusion.
