Jeff

Picked up my 97' 993 C2 yesterday -- what a car. I put 150 miles on it yesterday and smiled all the way. One thing I can not understand is the ignition key -- I'd love to talk to the Porsche engineer who thought that up. I'm probably doing it wrong and I was hoping for some advice -- you have to twist the key and push that button at the same time to get the car started -- is there an easier way? Also, my spare is broken -- is there a recommended place to get another? I'm sure the dealer will overcharge me for a replacement. This may be in the owners manual but that is being mailed. Thanks.

vjd3

You can push the button before you twist the key, or at least you can on the 95. It's a PITA but you will get used to it. There are many rants about it, and you can "retro" the later key to the smaller style, I believe.

Vic
95 C4

DJF1

[quote] you have to twist the key and push that button at the same time to get the car started <hr></blockquote>

Button???? what button??? i just twist the key! <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

Vinny '98 3.8 C2S

The same button operates the automatic door locks, and it should allow you a couple of minutes to start the car after you unlock the doors. Therefore, if you lock your car, after unlocking it you shouldn't have to press it again to start it. After a period, whether or not the car is locked, the default goes to a non-start mode. It's pretty tough to overide, and I think a worthy anti-theft feature.

Regarding key replacement; if you have the switchblade type key/fob (where the key hinges out of the fob) I'd recommend changing over to the newer system. IMHO the switchblade type breaks too easily and is costly to replace. IMHO the newer system where the key and fob with button are separate is much better.

mpm '95 C4

Drive Block (I think this is what you are referencing) can be deactivated before you start. If the car has been sitting, I usually set the alarm and then turn it off immediately - then you are good to go!

Congrats, welcome and enjoy...

swftiii

Everyone else has already explained the timing around the engine start disabler so I won't repeat.

I just changed from the switchblade key thing to the normal remote and key and it was easy. I ordered from Gert and found that cheaper, even with shipping, than what the dealers will charge. You can reach Gert at <a href="http://www.carnewal.com" target="_blank">www.carnewal.com</a>

Good Luck

KASH '95 993

.....push that button at the same time to get the car started???? what button????? I have a early 95 and there is no button to push, turn key and start everytime no matter how long after opening door with keyless entry remote???

vjd3

He means if you left the car unlocked, as in your garage, then go to start it in the morning. You turn the key, nothing happens, hit the button and start. Or you can lock/unlock the door before starting. Not my favorite feature.

Vic
95 C4

KASH '95 993

...no matter how long my car remains unlocked, turn the key and it starts right up everytime???? did the previous onwer did something to override?????

Vinny '98 3.8 C2S

Re Kash: &lt;&lt;&lt;no matter how long my car remains unlocked,it starts right up everytime???? did the previous owner do something to override????? &gt;&gt;&gt;


I'm not certain; however, I've never seen a 993 that didn't have this feature, so it may be possible that the prior owner didn't like the routine and had it disabled. You may want to check with your dealer.

randyvitaha

I've, unfortunately, been through the entire conversion and re-programing sequence with the drive-block system on my 1996. If you go to Pcar.com, there are instructions for the switchblade conversion and also instructions for programing another key. The switchblade to key fob conversion is easy and not too expensive. The
programing is very confusing, hard to understand and takes a while to do correctly. I suggest taking to a dealer for re-programing of another key, as he'll probably have to re-program both your keys. This is the only bad part of an otherwise great car. I guess the security part of it was okay, it is just the implementation that was not very practical for the average consumer. By the way...if you take your car to the dealer for this, make sure you take your wallet, and I found it tough to even find a dealer that knew how to do this.

cetro

Kash,
The 95 993 did not come with this option. You dont have a keyless entry.

vjd3

All 95 993's have keyless entry, to my knowledge; I've had two 95 C2s and currently have a 95 C4, and all have it.

Vic
95 C4

fbfisher

The only '95 cabs that I have seen in California that have keyless entry were after market additions, otherwise it is a key with a light button but no fob for unlocking the car.

mpm '95 C4

Pretty sure Drive Block was standard all 993s - I know it's true for the C4s. And if it has Drive Block it has a key fob.