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YOUR RESEARCHkeyfobs remote never worked right. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
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Repair these keys; i’ve already had four keys successfully
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There are companies that repair these keys; I’ve already had four keys successfully repaired.
keyfobs remote never worked right. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
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I'm almost tented to replace the micro switches / buttons my self on the one that does not light up at all , the other key does light up so I'm leaving that one alone
keyfobs remote never worked right. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
Replace thought it maybe just be
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any suggestions I got new microswitches/buttons to replace thought it maybe just be that
keyfobs remote never worked right. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
Test rest of the fob by carefully bypassing the switch
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If you suspect a bad switch, you can test the rest of the fob by carefully bypassing the switch with a piece of wire.
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Replace micro switches / buttons my self
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I'm almost tented to replace the micro switches / buttons my self on the one that does not light up at all , the other key does light up so I'm leaving that one alone
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hey Guys ,
I'm sure this may have been brought up few times in the past.
trying to find out options on getting this working right once in for all.
my remote keys have never worked both of them since I bought the car 8 years ago. not complaining just a fact .. enjoyed love my baby Boxster
tried syncing the key ignition ON then off 5 sec later turn the button or turn door cylinder holding the button NADA ..
now I got one key that does light up the other don't, remote don't work on neither one of them
no problems at all getting the car started thought
any suggestions I got new microswitches/buttons to replace thought it maybe just be that
should I even do it on the one that don't light up ?
or is it the case where both of the key fobs need to light up ..? or is it just a dealer any other online vendor where I can get a working key fob
There are companies that repair these keys; I’ve already had four keys successfully repaired. Otherwise, your P dealer can help you, although a new key, including programming, will set you back a few quid.
unfortunately, here in the states I don't know of any body that is doing that
I'm almost tented to replace the micro switches / buttons my self on the one that does not light up at all , the other key does light up so I'm leaving that one alone
don't even know if that will make the remote work but since I have the switches might as well use them ..
If you suspect a bad switch, you can test the rest of the fob by carefully bypassing the switch with a piece of wire. Just touch the two ends to the points where the switch is soldered in.
COOL .. great idea I will try that just tried that bypassing the microswitch STILL NO CHANGE
Also the passenger door is just NOT locking with the KEY tried a few times on the driver side door turning the key clockwise to the lock position then back to the center .. STILL passenger side door stays unlocked
do you know how to reset it
I have DURAMETRIC the only faults getting are under :
ALARM132
60 - central locking limit position lock not reached
STATUS : not present ................then repairs not needed
60 - control unit faulty
STATUS : not present ...............no repairs needed
any suggestions on that appreciated ..
