Need euro key made...
 

What are the chances that PCNA will make me a key for a euro car??

Anyone have any luck getting one in the states? If I had a key I would try those dudes in OZ that make one from a photo.

I sure would hate to have to replace the steering column, door locks, hatch and glove locks from one of my parts cars.

I had NO luck with PCNA or my dealer with my Euro key. I sent my ONLY key via US Mail to 928 Intl. and they sent me a copy. A little leap of faith with USPS but all worked just fine. I think I insured the key I sent.

DaveSz.
1988 S4
1980 Euro S

Scott, call Tony Euganeo he should be able to help you

I had one made through a dealer but I worked there at the time. I had to sent the key in but the nice thing was the code was determined from the old key so the new key was not duplicated as a worn out key as some cutters do.

Rixter;

Won't do me any good to call Tony.... ain't gots none key. Keyless. Sans key.

Tony is the man though.

Is there a number on the back of the door lock you can use?

Huummm...

Thats a new one to me. Is there such an animal? I'll have to check one of my parts cars to see if there is.

Scott.......I had a second key made for my previous 928 by approaching the Porsche dealer. I had to show proof of ownership and supply them the serial number and in a couple of weeks a key was delivered from Germany with an exact cut and fit. It was the long key and in fact I still have it as a momento. The unfortunate thing is it cost me $80.00 Canadian to have it done.....................Bill

Scott -

I ordered a key thru the local P-car dealership for my '85 EURO. Good news - I got one that worked...
Bad news - $65, 6 weeks and TWO tries at getting a good key.

Like Bill - just had to show proof of ownership.

Bill/Mark;

That is encouraging. At least others have gone down the dark path.

Sounds like I may be better off just swapping steering columns and locks. :crying:

No way, man! $65, and you don't have to molest the doors, hatch and steering column?

That's way cheap....

If you don't have a title (salvalge, whatever) for the car (you mentioned it was a parts car..) then work with your local body/towing shop. In most states they can file a paper, which causes a title search. After some time (4 weeks in CT, i think) they are issued a 'new' title.

Or, you could check with your local/state DMV. There's probably a way for you to "prove ownership" without too much trouble. If you're considering restoring or otherwise using this car, you'll have to do that anyhow....

~a

I had duplicates to my Euro made at 928 International. They have the blanks and they also have the key cutting machine. Fed Ex them your keys, insure the hell out of them, and you'll get them back in 48 hours. They are at www.928intl.com

There is no key... would though I could.

Mark in essence answered the original question; the dealer MAY be able to get one with proof of ownership (of which I will have once I process the title). But, since I don't feel like waiting the 6 or so weeks I'll most likely just swap columns from a parts car.


:cheers:

Scott-

When i re-keyed my rear hatch, I learned a bit about these locks. There's basically 3 or 4 different variants of tumnblers that are used in the assembly - IIRC 5 sets for the lock itself, and another 3 if eqipped with the factory alarm. The good thing is that these tumblers are pretty easy to get out (actually fly out if you're not careful). I think you could send the rear hatch/pass door tumbler assembly to Tony Euganeo or Stuart in OZ and they should be able to cut you a key (Stuart can for sure - that's how he does it from a photo). The only drawback is knowing if all the locks match or not. Let me know if you need more info.

Doc,

When my keys were stolen and needed to make new ones from the dealer, it took them one or two days to do. You may call other Porsche dealers for much faster turnaround times. Beats swapping columns with other cars

T