What should I do if my Porsche 997 key fob is not working?
Remove the key and press one or more of the remote buttons to ensure it’s working properly. (Related Article: Porsche 997: How to Replace Key Fob Battery – Rennlist.com) Figure 1. Check and replace the key fob battery if necessary. It may need to be re-synced to work properly.
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.
Where can I buy a key blank for a Porsche 993?
Buy a Porsche 993 key blank and an electronic key head through an e-commerce website such as eBay. Find a local locksmith in your area. Not all locksmiths are skilled in reprogramming key fobs for the Porsche 993, so ask in advance.
How do you change the FOB on a Porsche?
If you need to do it yourself, start by placing the key in the ignition and moving it to the second position. From there, you’ll need to hold down the unlock button on the key until a red light begins to flash on the dash. Figure 3. Replace the key fob, then re-sync with the car. The fob will need to be replaced.
Can you re code the remote on a Porsche 996?
Sadly, what you have experienced is an all too common issue. On the 996 you can’t re-code the remote to the car without the bar code tag which came with the key, and Porsche do not store the remote codes on their system. 9 times out of 10 it will need a new remote key head. Current price is about £130+VAT + Coding.
How can I tell if my Porsche 911 has a problem?
An early telltale sign can often be one exhaust tailpipe being more sooty black than the other. The sound of this problem is not a tick like a bad lifter, it’s more a rhythmic knock and usually shows up first on the passenger bank of the flat 6 engines.
Remove the key and press one or more of the remote buttons to ensure it’s working properly. (Related Article: Porsche 997: How to Replace Key Fob Battery – Rennlist.com) Figure 1. Check and replace the key fob battery if necessary. It may need to be re-synced to work properly.
What kind of key does a Porsche have?
Fob car key – Fob remote “push to start” car key: Usually looks like some sort of remote. This fob car key has a chip and therefore will need to be programmed. The next image is of a Porsche key that has a transponder chip in it and therefore NEEDS to be coded.
Do you need a new key for a Porsche 944?
Furthermore, remember to ask if the key needs to be programmed or coded, some models do – e.g., a replacement key for a 2008 Porsche Cayenne transponder key fob will need to be programmed, while a 1991 Porsche 944 won’t. If you think you need a new ignition switch/ lock cylinder, first make sure you don’t simply need a new key.
Sadly, what you have experienced is an all too common issue. On the 996 you can’t re-code the remote to the car without the bar code tag which came with the key, and Porsche do not store the remote codes on their system. 9 times out of 10 it will need a new remote key head. Current price is about £130+VAT + Coding.