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amazingly, the LED is still on after 32 hours (battery still good then...) amd I am using the sapre key for now...

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amazingly, the LED is still on after 32 hours (battery still good then...) amd I am using the sapre key for now...

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

the LED in my 996 key is permanently on (has been for 12 hours now) - anyone seen this? Is it fixable or do I need a replacement key?

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Sounds like the button is jammed in

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Have you tried opening it up? Gently prize the case open and the transponer will plo out into your hand - the two microswitches are then easy to get to - you should then see whether one of them is jammed shut & can be carefully freed. Happened with my Boxster once. If not - its £200+ for a new key (incl programming)!

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

very funny guys!! but note: my finger is not sore, nor is there a button jammed nor does not seem possible to open (no obvious way to do this - looks like a sealed unit) amazingly, the LED is still on after 32 hours (battery still good then...) amd I am using the sapre key for now...

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yes, it will open! Take the key off the keyring, it will then split into two ' clamshell' halves (use a small narrow blade screwdriver) - the rubber seal will also be there & will need to be positioned when you clip it all back together again. The battery will be visible (a standard lithium remote battery) and the transponder will pop out. If I had a digital camera I would take mine apart & send you a piccie!

POST 7 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Tony you are correct! Managed to split the two halves - removing/replacing the battery does not fix so I guess its an electrical fault (no reset button!!); at least the LED is off now so I just have a non-remote spare... thanks

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