Lost key fob only have Valet
Burning Brakes
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Wow the key locker was broken into because of the key fob shortage. I buy that. 
OP only folks that can help work for Porsche and they’ll need what has been mentioned above. Proof of ownership, police report of actual property theft. Expedited replacement maybe but ONLY if you have proper, legal proof the car is yours. Otherwise you are SOL.
OP only folks that can help work for Porsche and they’ll need what has been mentioned above. Proof of ownership, police report of actual property theft. Expedited replacement maybe but ONLY if you have proper, legal proof the car is yours. Otherwise you are SOL.
Last edited by icanthelpit; Jan 17, 2022 at 07:58 PM.
6th Gear
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Originally Posted by icanthelpit;[url=tel:17912608
17912608[/url]]Wow the key locker was broken into because of the key fob shortage. I buy that.
Track Day
Joined: Jan 2022
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From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Wow the key locker was broken into because of the key fob shortage. I buy that.
OP only folks that can help work for Porsche and they’ll need what has been mentioned above. Proof of ownership, police report of actual property theft. Expedited replacement maybe but ONLY if you have proper, legal proof the car is yours. Otherwise you are SOL.
OP only folks that can help work for Porsche and they’ll need what has been mentioned above. Proof of ownership, police report of actual property theft. Expedited replacement maybe but ONLY if you have proper, legal proof the car is yours. Otherwise you are SOL.
Also, OP doesn't own the car (yet). He manages a luxury European dealership (Not Porsche, but a sister brand - - - think very closely about that) in Chicago. He, as manager, wants to buy the car from the dealership. But there's no key. There's also no easy way to get the car off the third floor of the dealership (because it is in Chicago, so it is a "vertical" dealership with multiple levels.
Given that his call to his franchise Porsche dealer was fruitless, he thought maybe someone in here might have a better way to move the car without tripping the immobilizer. Turns out (not shockingly), that most Rennlisters are much more adept at discussing deviated stitching than actually have mechanical/technical answers for issues. I guess that was his fault for not thinking of this beforehand.
EDIT: I do not know why I am so worked up over this, but I am. Just because the Porsche dealer doesn't think there's a way to move this car does not mean that there isn't an alternate method. For a while after the 987 Boxster/Cayman were released, Porsche claimed the only way to change spark plugs was to drop the engine. Then someone figured out, that just like with the 986, all you had to do was take off the rear wheel well covers and you could change the spark plugs that way. Porsche dealers do not know everything -- that's why technical forums exist.
Last edited by SchnellFowVay; Jan 17, 2022 at 11:41 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2021
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From: Austin, TX
I'm sure the OP is legit but in today's world with phishing, etc., you can''t be too careful. "the check's in the mail." LOL.
Sounds like he has all of the right connections to get a key overnighted to him.
Sounds like he has all of the right connections to get a key overnighted to him.
Three Wheelin'
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Actually nobody said that. The key locker was raided by smash and grab thieves. AND AS A RESULT OF THE KEY SHORTAGE, getting a replacement will take a bit longer.
Also, OP doesn't own the car (yet). He manages a luxury European dealership (Not Porsche, but a sister brand - - - think very closely about that) in Chicago. He, as manager, wants to buy the car from the dealership. But there's no key. There's also no easy way to get the car off the third floor of the dealership (because it is in Chicago, so it is a "vertical" dealership with multiple levels.
Given that his call to his franchise Porsche dealer was fruitless, he thought maybe someone in here might have a better way to move the car without tripping the immobilizer. Turns out (not shockingly), that most Rennlisters are much more adept at discussing deviated stitching than actually have mechanical/technical answers for issues. I guess that was his fault for not thinking of this beforehand.
EDIT: I do not know why I am so worked up over this, but I am. Just because the Porsche dealer doesn't think there's a way to move this car does not mean that there isn't an alternate method. For a while after the 987 Boxster/Cayman were released, Porsche claimed the only way to change spark plugs was to drop the engine. Then someone figured out, that just like with the 986, all you had to do was take off the rear wheel well covers and you could change the spark plugs that way. Porsche dealers do not know everything -- that's why technical forums exist.
Also, OP doesn't own the car (yet). He manages a luxury European dealership (Not Porsche, but a sister brand - - - think very closely about that) in Chicago. He, as manager, wants to buy the car from the dealership. But there's no key. There's also no easy way to get the car off the third floor of the dealership (because it is in Chicago, so it is a "vertical" dealership with multiple levels.
Given that his call to his franchise Porsche dealer was fruitless, he thought maybe someone in here might have a better way to move the car without tripping the immobilizer. Turns out (not shockingly), that most Rennlisters are much more adept at discussing deviated stitching than actually have mechanical/technical answers for issues. I guess that was his fault for not thinking of this beforehand.
EDIT: I do not know why I am so worked up over this, but I am. Just because the Porsche dealer doesn't think there's a way to move this car does not mean that there isn't an alternate method. For a while after the 987 Boxster/Cayman were released, Porsche claimed the only way to change spark plugs was to drop the engine. Then someone figured out, that just like with the 986, all you had to do was take off the rear wheel well covers and you could change the spark plugs that way. Porsche dealers do not know everything -- that's why technical forums exist.
Last edited by malba2366; Jan 17, 2022 at 11:57 PM.
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What's wrong with my post count? I feel like it's a nice post count.
If you're referring to the other 2, I know them as well. Yes they're new to RL but trolls they are not. One of them even supports the brand. Ask him about his license plate frame.
If you're referring to the other 2, I know them as well. Yes they're new to RL but trolls they are not. One of them even supports the brand. Ask him about his license plate frame.
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Three Wheelin'
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Three Wheelin'
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When I bought my 992, it came with two fobs shaped like little 992s. Inside both fobs, there is a removable key to lock the glovebox and get into the car should a dead battery occur. For valet purposes, you remove the little metal key and give the fob to the valet so they cannot access locking compartments. If you need a replacement fob, I believe at least one fob present is necessary to program additional fobs, but the Porsche service dept would be able to confirm. I previously bought a 991.2 CPO and it only had one key. I had to have the dealer order me a second key which took a few weeks. I couldn't just order a fob and get it programmed. Not sure if the 992 is different or not. I am certain there are contingencies in the event that both fobs are lost/stolen/dsetroyed, but PCNA would likely need to get involved. Yes, providing the VIN, proof of ownership, etc. would be required. I am also certain that it would likely be a slow process. Contact PCNA at 1800 PORSCHE and explain the situation. They will be more assistance than rennlist.
Last edited by ryandarr1979; Jan 18, 2022 at 11:32 AM.