beemaze

The wife just washed our MY 04 Cayenne key fob for a full cycle. It was in her clothes, not mine. I'm letting it dry out without the battery. My bet is that it won't work properly.

Any idea what replacement involves? I've read that the whole control module in the car may need to be replaced in order to get a new key to work. Also heard that it may cost over $100 for the new key fob.

jeremy77

There were several threads discussing the key fob replacement in the past. IIRC, the average cost is about $350 to replace, which includes the "raw" key, rekeying, and reprogramming the fob. Mine costed about that much when I lost mine.

INURGRL951

yes that is correct 200 for the key and 150 to program for your car.

OCNYPORSCHE

It will probably still work once dry. Prices are all over the place with some dealers charging closer to $500.

MarkD

I'd buy the fob from Sunset Porsche (best prices on OE parts) and have it programmed locally. No way to avoid that one... need the PIWIS to do it. Unless you can find an indy who has invested in the tool.

ltc

Sounds like an excellent opportunity to upgrade to the new Panamera key fob.
Exceptionally well styled, along with a wireless operating range of 7 miles.

MarkD

why do the fobs need to look like my 5yo son's hot wheels cars?

ltc

come on now, Hot Wheels does a better job at design.

Dennis C

I think the new Mercedes Benz key fobs are goofy like the Panamera fob too.

MarkD

lol
yup, good point.

MadFox

I really wish that we either get back to simpler keys i.e. ones that aren't the size and weight of a small "brick" or get with it and get over having to have a "key" i.e. better security methods or type a code on larry's panel like "kool-aid" to start the car.. perhaps more along the line of the smart card in your wallet and you merely push a button in the car...
don't we old farts still read newspapers and like simpler keys of our youth??

hmm, or since PAG does spend millions on marketing are there guys who really do like the key fob design and that's why they continued the trend with the Panamera and its "hot wheels" design?

beemaze

Well, I just used the key fob after letting it dry out. There is something loose inside, rattling around, but so far so good - it works!!

I like the Cayenne Key fob for some reason....

Gotta love Sunset Imports - I order all of my Porsche goodies from there! I'll probably order the new NAV CD from there soon....

cayenneturbo

Has anyone replaced their first generation Cayenne key fob with that of Panamera? Is it possible?

MadFox

What are you unhappy with your black beauty with the 3 foot range? I remember when we threw them at alphas and betas to unlock the doors.... bad on the paint job however. Usually the answer on these type of upgrades is "nyet"

ExpatPOM

AU$650 here in Australia...