key conversion
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From: Toledo, Ohio
key conversion
In Kevin Reillys post a couple of topics ago there was mention of replacing the old switch blade keys with new ones. I just bought a 96 993 Cab 2 wks ago down in Fla and the previous owner had done the conversion but only had one of the keys "programmed". He was going to get the second done before I flew down to get the car but did not have the time necessary as he claimed the dealer/shop needed the car for at least a couple of hours to complete the service. I am wondering if this sounds right and whether or not I can do the "program" myself since I have one good key.If I cannot, is this a deler only fix or can a specialist shop take care of it? Btw, the car checked out great at the dealer check up with the exception of a warped rotor(replaced)and both fan resisitors being defective or burnt out. I have heard and read that this is a common malady and the replacement resistors better but I am wondering how many other 993 owners have had the same problem. Thanks in advance for any comments.
Ken
Ken
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The dealer needs an hour and 45 minutes to drink coffee while they bill you, then they will do the job in 10-15 minutes tops. I watched a dealer tech do it (free), and have done it myself once. The owner's manual is a bit tough to follow. The main point they skip over is that, when doing more than 1 remote, you have to start programming the next one within about 1 minute of finishing the previous one. They all have to be programmed together. For the spare battery wisely recommended by another poster recently, I advise putting one in a plastic zip bag inside the rear bumperette. Otherwise, the battery in the remote is dead, and the spare is in the car which is locked.
