There's a new FOB on the block
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Adding an F1 EZ is different. It's designed for those who don't have their PIN code, can't do the in-car procedure, or don't want to deal with the hassle of sending the immobilizer out to be programmed. Simply send us any currently paired fob, and we'll make a clone that works right out of the box – no PIN code, no programming, no immobilizer hassles. The cloning is non-invasive and no changes are made to the existing fob.
I hope that answers your question. If not, let me know what I missed.
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FOB cloning by some sources have resulted in the cloned FOB becoming out sequence of the new FOB over time with use,
requiring multiple depressions of the cloned FOB to "catch-up". The cloned FOB becomes out of sync with immobilizer.
requiring multiple depressions of the cloned FOB to "catch-up". The cloned FOB becomes out of sync with immobilizer.
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I had to get the codes from dealer, which required proof of ownership. They obliged, but reluctantly it seemed. Anyway, the print-out they provided includes “Locking/alarm system code” and “immobilizer code” and they are different. Which is used for fob programming?
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Unless they got them swapped, the one labeled "immobilizer code" is the one you need for programming. You can tell pretty easily if it's the right code - do all the steps in the procedure down to the point just before you press the fob button you want to program. If the immo warning light in the clock doesn't flash at that step, start over - you may have entered the correct code incorrectly. (it's easy to do). If it still doesn't work, you may have issues with the ignition lock assembly. Read Here about a work-around for that. If you still can't get through it, the F1 EZ is worth considering.
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Remember, if you use the wrong four digit code, the immobilizer one or another, the immobilizer will prevent another entry after a time limit, i.e. hours.
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Not my or Porsche dealers' experience with many immobilizers over the last 5 years. It's there to prevent a brute force code attack.
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Just wanted to leave some (real-world) feedback on this fob here. Got the fob from Jay the other day. It is unbranded but otherwise appears almost identical to the standard Porsche item. It seems to weigh a little less too. Paired to my 993, the range seems to be approximately 15 feet or so, maybe a little more if I position the fob at hip level. Overall, this product is the real deal, and gets my recommendation for almost any 993 owner. I can only imagine the range if my capacitors weren't surely aged and on their way out.
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Good feedback, Ben. Thanks.
Just a heads-up: before pairing that same F1 EZ to your fob, I paired it to mine to test range on my 993 (which has had the capacitor update): 55 ft opposite the driver's door. So what you are seeing is clearly due to the immobilizer, not the fob. A range of 15 ft is acceptable and probably doesn't justify removing and updating the immobilizer. But keep an eye on it. If the range decreases significantly, an immobilizer tune-up might be beneficial.
Just a heads-up: before pairing that same F1 EZ to your fob, I paired it to mine to test range on my 993 (which has had the capacitor update): 55 ft opposite the driver's door. So what you are seeing is clearly due to the immobilizer, not the fob. A range of 15 ft is acceptable and probably doesn't justify removing and updating the immobilizer. But keep an eye on it. If the range decreases significantly, an immobilizer tune-up might be beneficial.
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Originally Posted by jay@EZimmoblock.com
Good feedback, Ben. Thanks.
Just a heads-up: before pairing that same F1 EZ to your fob, I paired it to mine to test range on my 993 (which has had the capacitor update): 55 ft opposite the driver's door. So what you are seeing is clearly due to the immobilizer, not the fob. A range of 15 ft is acceptable and probably doesn't justify removing and updating the immobilizer. But keep an eye on it. If the range decreases significantly, an immobilizer tune-up might be beneficial.
Just a heads-up: before pairing that same F1 EZ to your fob, I paired it to mine to test range on my 993 (which has had the capacitor update): 55 ft opposite the driver's door. So what you are seeing is clearly due to the immobilizer, not the fob. A range of 15 ft is acceptable and probably doesn't justify removing and updating the immobilizer. But keep an eye on it. If the range decreases significantly, an immobilizer tune-up might be beneficial.
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I attribute this to human error and/or a noisy ignition or buzzer switch. I have never experienced having to wait after multiple attempts. Nore have I seen this described in the factory documents.
My experience was on my 1996 and a friend's 1997 993.
No waiting involved.
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Does this would suggest that the fobs communicate bidirectionally updating information in the fob with each use? I am not sure this is the case with the simple system in the 993.
I have not seen this feature described in any factory document with the 993. Newer cars, I understand, have this feature to deter theft from cloning.
Andy
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My experience is that I have had to make as many as six attempts at toggling in the codes before the system responds appropriately and the fobs can be mated to the car.
I attribute this to human error and/or a noisy ignition or buzzer switch. I have never experienced having to wait after multiple attempts. Nore have I seen this described in the factory documents.
My experience was on my 1996 and a friend's 1997 993.
No waiting involved.
Andy
I attribute this to human error and/or a noisy ignition or buzzer switch. I have never experienced having to wait after multiple attempts. Nore have I seen this described in the factory documents.
My experience was on my 1996 and a friend's 1997 993.
No waiting involved.
Andy
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Interesting,
Does this would suggest that the fobs communicate bidirectionally updating information in the fob with each use? I am not sure this is the case with the simple system in the 993.
I have not seen this feature described in any factory document with the 993. Newer cars, I understand, have this feature to deter theft from cloning.
Andy
Does this would suggest that the fobs communicate bidirectionally updating information in the fob with each use? I am not sure this is the case with the simple system in the 993.
I have not seen this feature described in any factory document with the 993. Newer cars, I understand, have this feature to deter theft from cloning.
Andy
With the original cloned FOB and its non-use, it becomes out of sync with the immobilizer. With regard to a "factory document", no OEM is ever going to fully document every aspect of a system design.