Key Question
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Intermediate
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From: Austin, TX
Key Question
My other (non-Porsche) car was broken into last night and among the things that were stolen was a key fob for my 911. (I have the keyless entry option.) Nothing was taken that would give the thief my name or address, but it still concerns me that this shady character now has one of my fobs. Beyond simply getting another fob (or set of them), is it possible to recode the car so the stolen fob won't work? I will of course call my dealer and ask this question tomorrow, but thought the RL brain trust might be able to provide some peace of mind (or not) in the meantime.
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I lost my Mini Cooper keys. Each key has a unique code that is linked to the car. When you buy a replacement key and the dealer reprograms it to work with your car, he can disable the key you lost so that it becomes useless.
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2015
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From: Austin, TX
Makes sense - that should've occurred to me. Thank you for the response.
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Im sure there is a mechanism to change the programming on the fob. You aren't the first to lose their keys. Scary thing is thieves are now becoming bolder and bolder in stealing high end cars. They have now been known to prowl close by and electronically record the signal that the fob transmits to open the cars in many keyless entry systems. Make sure not to leave your keys in your other car!
