Can a key lose its programing?
While automotive remote transmitters generally do not “lose” their programming, it is very common for a key fob to stop working because of physical damage. Water and other fluids can cause a short circuit.
Why is the key fob on my Boxster not working?
Unlock and then relock without opening the door then use the remote to open it. The key fob on the Boxster won’t unlock the car (the spare hasn’t worked since we bought the car). It worked a couple of days ago, the battery is fine and the LED on the key fob lights.
Why is my Porsche Boxster remote not working?
Remove ignition key from steering lock. Operate transmitter within 6 seconds after the key is removed. 3. Interference due to other users on same radio frequency: The key may be used to unlock the door manually, but this will not disarm the immobilizer (alarm). To disarm the alarm, insert the key in the ignition and turn. 4.
What causes the inside door handle to be disabled on a Boxster?
This causes the inside door handle to be disabled. It appears that it tends to happen after having been driven about 1000 to 2000 miles. This doesn’t seem to be effecting 1997 model year Boxster, because they don’t have the side airbags.
Are there any problems with the Porsche Boxster?
Below are listed some of the more common problems with Boxsters. An informal poll was conducted on Porsche Pete’s Boxster Board. The results of that poll are shown below. Diagnostic: Driver’s or passenger’s side door won’t open from the inside.
When does remote key entry no longer work on Porsche Boxster?
If you have the remote key entry make sure that the key works in the driver’s door lock after you get the car back. To save the battery, after the car sits for about three days without being started, the remote key entry will no longer work.
Why does my Porsche Boxster door lock not work?
To save the battery, after the car sits for about three days without being started, the remote key entry will no longer work. Several people have reported that a misrepair to the door cable has disabled the exterior door lock, and only discovered this when the remote was disabled, too.
Is there a way to replace the FOB on a Boxster?
Lots of Boxster owners have just bought after market central locking units and wired into the doors contacts as a way of having a reliable cheap fob replacement. MY97 Australian delivered car. Has driver side and passenger side keyholes. Has central locking.
This causes the inside door handle to be disabled. It appears that it tends to happen after having been driven about 1000 to 2000 miles. This doesn’t seem to be effecting 1997 model year Boxster, because they don’t have the side airbags.