CaseyH

Definitely go with Stewart (Keys4Classics). If he makes a mistake he will cut another key for you. My new key works better than my old one.

Cliff Ruckstuhl

I just got an email saying my 2 alarm keys have been mailed at a cost of $67.33 and I should have them in 6-10 days. Dealer wanted $116.00 for just one key.

Cliff 87 S 4 Auto

Mike Frye

Thanks for the update Cliff, let us know when you get them.

I'm sold now, got to get an e-mail out.

H2

[QUOTE=IcemanG17]Harvey
Mine also came with one key....however if your 928 does not have option 533 (alarm) then it is supposed to only have the short key....the long key is the "alarm" key....
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Brian,

I just took delivery of my car and it does not have the alarm code...therefore, as you've suggested, maybe the short key is all I get. I was told that it had an alarm an assumed that most 928s did. Apparently not in this case. At least I hope this car does not have the alarm. The alarm on my '85 has been a pain as it sometimes decides it wants to go off at 2 a.m. in the morning. Not sure why it's always in the wee hours...but it does this about twice a year. Some have suggested that it may be due to the battery getting low. Thanks for pointing out the obvious.

Harvey

ROG100

Harvey,
I have seen more 85 through 87 cars without the alarm than with.
Send a picture of your key to Stuart and get the blank that accepts the lighted key head.
I would have two made at the same time for good measure.
Roger

H2

Rog,

I'm taking fotos tonight for having spare keys made...and hoping that the copies work better than the original. At least, in my locking gas cap my key hardly works. I'll be soaking the cap to clean...then sock graphite to it in hopes of loosening the cap lock mechanism up. It that doesn't work, people will laugh at me at the pumps as I spend five minutes cursing the gas cap lock.

Also, one of the doors has to be pulled pretty hard to open. I'm thinking that the lock mechanism or the pin must not be lining up right. Such is the thing with getting another car. Also, the space between the pod and the back of the dash is misaligned and the pod it mounted too far back on the passenger's side, allowing one to look in to the wires, etc. Some mechanic's work is pretty sloppy.

Harvey

ROG100

Harvey,
That brings up a good question. Where did you get the graphite?
I have asked for it locally and got blank stares. I thought that Graphite may be a English word for it and not used here in the USA. The last time I was in Autozone the young guy behind the counter wanted to know what car I was talking about and I said a Porsche. He said a what and I answered again. He said he had never heard of a Porsche - go figure.
Any way a source for graphite would be usefull.
Roger

H2

I bought a tube at NAPA some years ago...and it's about gone. Some gunsmiths used to use it to smooth bolt actions. Surely it's available. It's important stuff.

Anyone who doesn't know what a Porsche is shouldn't be working in an auto store. Must be the boss' son. If you asked him what kind of car he drives, he'd probably say, "A green one."

Harvey

Mike Frye

Rog,

Try a hardware store, I'm sure I got some there the last time. We used to use it for 'pinewood derby' cars for the kids, but I think someone else said you shouldn't use graphite for the locks, only silicone spray?

Cliff Ruckstuhl

My new keys came yesterday and they work great, $77.00 for 2 alarm keys dealer wanted $117.00 and I had to jump through some hoops. Really glad you guys turned me on to the company. I think it is really cool they can make keys from a picture on the other side of the planet and ship them to me for this price. I am VERY HAPPY

Cliff 87 S 4 Auto

H2

I just received a duplicate 928 key from Keys4classics (made totally from digital fotos that I emailed to them in Australia) and within 10 days had in my hands a key that WORKS BETTER THAN MY ORIGINAL!!!! Immediately, it worked perfect, whereas my original key was having some trouble removing the gas cap. Hard to believe they can do this from a foto. Also, they supplied me with the code if I need to have other keys made. I was afraid to let my sole remaining original key out of my hands...but the fotos worked. Wow!

BTW, they cannot make the longer alarm key from the shorter non-alarm key from a foto. Luckily for me, my car is not equipped with an alarm...and I consider that a plus.

Harvey

Podguy

For those in the San Francisco there is a locksmith in Alemeda who has adapted a key cutting machine to make 928 keys.

I think this is the one - ask for Joe. Tell him I sent you. I bought a 928 from him a few years back.

Alameda Repair Shop
(510) 522-0131
alamedarepair.com
2436 Webb Ave
Alameda, CA 94501

I am not sure but I think he said he can cut a key from the code as well. The 928 only has four tumblers. That is the notches on the key are one of four depths. Looking at a key it is easy to see which is which. I am sure the Alameda guy can cut one from a picture if he can cut them from a code. Not such a big deal when you get down to it. Call him, he is closer than Austrialia.

The alarm key is longer by two tumblers. It requires a special lock body. Not all 928s came equipped with the alarm system. The alarm system lock body has a special switch bolted onto the back of the lock body that turns separate to the lock itself. When the short key is used the alarm switch is not contacted and remains in the same position as set by the longer key. If you have an alarm and do not have a long key, you can remove a door or hatch tumbler, remove the portion that operates the alarm and decode the two tumblers. Since there are only two tumblers and only four depths there are only 16 possible combinations for all cars.

But then again do you really want to activate your factory alarm?

danglerb

The factory alarm gets activated each time I lock my car, since I only have one key.

Aj928

Just checking if I know how to post a reply...its been a long time.