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I hate using the Porsche stealership but sometimes you need to bite the bullet.
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Local dealer just quoted me $300 to order the key (with proof of ownership) then another $75 once it comes in to match it to the car.
I will call the independent guy.
I just had a new key made, at the dealer (remote key and valet key) with discount as a PCA member $306.
This included parts and labor.
Key head $135.76
blank key $52.62
key cap $42.28
labor to program 1 hour
PCA discount 10%
I hate using the Porsche stealership but sometimes you need to bite the bullet.
Or find yourself a local enthusiast like myself who has their own PST2. Regardless it is a good idea to get all the codes for your car from the dealer (DME, immobilizer, learning etc) and keep them in a safe place.
Todd
Any enthusiasts local to the NYC metro area? I'm in Somerset county, NJ ...
I see that a PST2 is about $4K, so I won't be joining the ranks anytime soon.
I have the laptop version with the KTS card. It has all the capabilities of the KTS500 based OEM version, I have used it to program DME's and other controllers.
Todd
went to my dealer in Scottsdale last weekend. The new key is 350$ and I had to set up an appointment with them next weekend to get it done. Seems a bit ridiculous to me.
I got a keyhead off of Ebay for about 1/2 of what the dealer wanted. Then the dealer ordered the key (only the metal part) from Germany, mated it to the head and then programmed it. Dealer said that Germany is the only source for the keys because they have to be cut there.
A good locksmith can cut you a new key if you have the Porsche key blank. ($25 for blank) and a key to copy. It can cost you from $50 - 75$ for the cutting, but they are done in 2 minutes.
The dealers around here do exactly that, bring your car in, bring the key, go to the lcoksmith, give you your car back at end of day.
What the remote itself for opening the doors at the push of a button?
After retrieving the info from Porsche, about 15 minutes wait time, program with the PST 10 minutes. It's not very unique, we do it all the time.
Hey -
If I have my main remote key, and the small non-remote key, am I covered if I lose the remote key? Does the small key have all the needed codes in it so the dealer can re-program a new remote head?
Thanks!
(Just got my 2000 C2 on Friday)
The dealer has access to all the information it needs to program any remote. The information is not stored in the key head. You must have the immobilizer code, key learning code, DME code, ignition code and key remote code (22 digit code attached to new remote) for programming. Using this info to access the computer in your car with the PST, you can then program the new remote transmitter to talk to the car. You cannot retrieve any of the above information from the computer in the car.
Money maker for the dealer.
Ah. So as long as I keep the smaller non remote key as an emergency backup, I am fine if I lose the remote key because the dealer can just program a new one for me. Cool! Well, not cool, because of the dealer monopoly on this simple task!
I was told by my dealer that only Porsche can supply the number that comes with a new key(22 or 24 digit) that is needed to make the key talk to my car. So a key and head from an ebay seller is of no value. They can cut the key but the car cant run. Does that sound right?
