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Secondly, the little circuit board isn't installed so much as dropped in, it isn't held by anything until the two halves go back together.
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(keep in mind, I also changed the battery while I did the upgrade.)
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I didn't really worry about it (although I think I spent about 50 for the 2 keys to replace my 2 original ones)..
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You can buy replacement logos at Suncoast Porsche and use better glue to attach them.
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Decided to perform this update since my old keys are pretty worn looking, and the newer design is just cooler-looking. There are other threads on this but the photos weren't comprehensive, so I'll add mine.
Required:
1) 000 044 000 83 key housing
2) Jeweler's screwdriver or other small prying tool
3) small dab of superglue, RTV, hot glue, etc.
1) Pry open your old key using small screwdriver. Gently work around the perimeter to separate the two halves.
2) Remove the locking piece from the edge of the key by prying it up with small screwdriver
3) Remove locking spring, and then push locking cam out of its channel where the spring and locking piece were removed from
4) Pull the key blank out of the key housing. Push it into the new housing in the same orientation, and the spring-loaded latch will click and lock it in place.
5) Pry the transponder pill out of the housing using small screwdriver
6) Pry the circuit board and battery assembly out of the other half of the housing using small screwdriver to pull back one of the plastic tabs that engages a notch in the side of the circuit board.
7) My new key housing came with a transponder pill glued in place. I'm not sure if it could be made to work with my car; I just transferred over the pill from the old key rather than monkey with trying to adapt the new one. Pry the new pill out with screwdriver, then insert your old pill in its place and secure it in place with a dab of silicone adhesive, superglue, etc.
8) Install circuit board in the key housing
9) Snap the two halves of the key together and enjoy your better-looking key!
Yeah it's a total rip-off, but whatever, it's fun. At $143 for the key, I figure I drive this car at least 200 days a year, a couple trips per day, so basically over one year this upgrade costs me about $0.35 every time I start the car.
Great write-up and pics - thanks! Only caveat I would add is that the 3 small pieces shown in picture 2 can pop out because of the spring tension and seemingly disappear in the carpet - ask me how I know
I am not mocking you. I did the key update this summer, and I love it every time I pick up the key. It is just I spent $150 on two plastic pieces that provided no upgrade in functionality.
Good point. My spring was pretty soft and didn't have enough oomph in it to make parts fly, but YMMV. I was not reusing those parts so wouldn't be the end of the world if they were lost.
I had the same original key as the op and purchased some replacement ones from ebay that looked different but were supposed to work with the 2 button keys..
I cant find them on ebay from my phone and am away on a business trip now but they were the same as these (the 2 button ones)
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32813793021.html
When I tried to swap my circuit board into the key it didn't fit.. I didn't really worry about it (although I think I spent about 50 for the 2 keys to replace my 2 original ones).. But now that I am considering going with the 911 key the option went with I'm trying to see if there is any other cheaper options? I just don't like the rubber covering that looks horrible on my keys and think the plastic will hold up better. When I get home maybe I will try a bit harder and possibly Dremel it out to make it fit but was curious if anyone else has tried or saw an obvious reason why it wouldn't work..
Thanks and to the op sorry for the thread Jack
The key in your link looks more like the key for a 997. I'd be surprised if the 996 circuit board fit and the buttons all lined up to push the microswitches on the board, but if you can physically make it fit there's no reason it shouldn't be usable.
Is your circuit board the same, and is the lock button in the same location? If so, the 2-button remote should work fine, the trunk button just won't do anything.
Pics, or it didn't happen!
Also, has anyone with a 1 button successfully done it yet?
Here's a question: can I buy a 997 remote and have it programmed for my 996?
Thanks, I think I had meant to reply to the valet key thread!
Anyway the 911 light looks awesome, its a $200 key here and I am dangerously tempted.
Although why doesn't the transponder pill fit in correctly? Does it actually need to be glued in to place?
There is a very small clip holding it in place I can see that you'd need some glue if the clip broke. Not sure why you'd need glue in the CGT style key though?
Just did mine.. Love it!!!
....As a side note, you don't have to pry out the original key lock tab. Simply push the internal locking tab back against the spring and pull the key right out..
For those that have done this, doers your 911 light stay on when you push the buttons, or flash rapidly? (more like a blink..blink..blink..) Mine does the latter?
...EDIT... I also changed my battery while I was in there and I just read that if the FOB light blinks rapidly that I should start the car and then press the unlock button within 6 seconds to reactivate it.. Unfortunately, I'm out of town until Sat. so will have till I get back...
Just got home a checked it. The remote did not work but car started fine. Once I shut the car off and pushed the button, the remote worked fine and it still blinks.. (keep in mind, I also changed the battery while I did the upgrade.)
I did this upgrade when I owned my 996. Its a very nice improvement over a worn key.
One note of caution - the little Porsche logo in the new keys falls out quite easily. You can buy replacement logos at Suncoast Porsche and use better glue to attach them. This happened to mine fairly quickly after I bought it.
I just did this too, and it went smoothly, thanks for the guide.
Two minor tips: to open the key, I was able to squeeze it from the sides, and provoke a little crack next to the metal, where I could insert the screwdriver and pop it open. Secondly, the little circuit board isn't installed so much as dropped in, it isn't held by anything until the two halves go back together.
I have to say that for the price, I was a bit disappointed that the silver strip is just painted plastic. I though it was aluminium, but sadly no.
This is NOT TRUE. Your key will NOT fit in the ebay link...I know because I bought both and even after heavy modifing the ebay key does not work at all.
So the "911" key will or will not work with a one button '99 key pill? I would be transferring everything over like the original poster, not asking the dealer to reprogram.
A couple of questions:
- does the pill need to be in one direction or the other (i.e. clear or green end in certain place) or is it ok as long as it is just in there?
- to test, if I take the pill out and say, leave it in the house temporarily, should the key work and start the car?
- mine does the thing currently where pressing the fob buttons results in the 911 light staying on - assuming the pill is in, the directions below should remedy the situation? And if they do not, i need to see my dealer?
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