vracer

Call Tony Eugenio to see if he might have an idea. Just like there are mechanics and there are parts changers, all locksmiths are not created equal. Find someone over 60 who loves to show off his picking skills.

altarchsa

If you decide to go through the rear quarter, which is what I did a few years ago, there's a good chance of breaking the glass unless you have a professional pull it. I think the seal is cheaper than the glass, and it's easy to just pull the metal trim out of the seal, then cut through the groove to remove the inner lip of the seal. You can then pry, CAREFULLY, the glass out. A plastic bicycle tire tool works great for this. Good luck.

If you can get a glass technician to come out, they may be confident enough to take on the risk (at their cost if they break it) of removing / reinstalling the glass without sacrificing the seal. Cost is probably close to a wash, or maybe cheaper to buy a seal and do it all yourself.

GeorgeK

No need to sacrifice the seal. Pulling out the glass with the seal/moulding can be done with a suction cup. I have done it several times. No screwdrivers/levers/cutting instruments needed.

Regulatori

Thanks to GeorgeK I was able to get into my car without an issue.

If anyone would to know the full details the actual tools I used, please PM me. I spent a total of $20 and I can give you the link of the actual items I purchased. It might be good info in case your keys are locked inside/lost keys. There was absolutely no damage to the car using this procedure.

SuperUser

Was the key in your glove box?

Vandit

Yes.

Regulatori's situation inspired me to get some spare keys made. Keeping one local and hidden and keeping the other geographically separated in safe hands.

cobalt

I had a replacement key made up for my 94 not too long ago it took about 3 weeks. I just needed to show registration with Vin number and pay the dealership in advance.

Silvertarga

The key shown cost me about 11.00..cut.. a few years ago and it works perfectly (and is very flat so its easy to keep in the wallet)

It is made in USA, ilco PO5, and a blank could be cut by anyone with a machine...If there is any interest I will see what my locksmith gets for just the blank

stevepaa

Just had a key made at the locksmith the dealer uses, $6.

Vandit

This thread inspired me to make some copies, since I previously only had 1. Now I have my main key, a backup hidden in the house, and sent one to my folks who live far away.

charlesargueta

Locksmith Kilburn is available at all hours of the day in case of emergency. Their 24/7 services promise to keep you safe in case of a lockout. They have the tools to SAFELY and efficiently open your car without causing damage to the vehicle.

jimq

I had one cut at Home Depot. Cost about $4. It works fine for a backup.

Vandit

I had Home Depot tell me they couldn't cut car keys.

I bought a couple of blanks on ebay then had the local dealership cut them for me. Make sure the guy operating the machine knows what he's doing because the first blank got jacked up because the dude didn't know how to use the machine.

Laker

I hope you gave the Porsche dealership a bill for $190 for the screwed up blank.....

Vandit

Hardly, it was one of these.

PORSCHE KEY BLANK (PA7-PH)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-KEY-...d6f28d&vxp=mtr