tjnif993t

Oh My GODDDD!! What a mess, I broke my 3rd Immobilizer key,and now for whatever reason I cannot get the 4 digit code to work! You would think porsche would of made it out of stainless steel or something. Over $150 (again) for a new one and I will probably have to get it flatbedded in since it is such a PAIN IN THE *** to get it right! Has this ever happened to anyone?? Or am I the only fool??!!

Jeff 993TT

Do you have the switchblade type or the key fob type?

I'm interested to hear of your problem becuase I haven't heard of people breaking these things that often. I've had my car for 3 years and am still using the same key/key fob.

tjnif993t

Its the "switchblade" type....

Laura

Get rid of the switchblade, those have always been tempermental, besides awkward.
Replace it with the alarm remote P/N 993.618.959.12 (if the mechanicals inside the switchblade are good, transfer to this housing) and use 944.538.041.00 lighted key cap for the key.

If you need an additional unit you can order 993.618.259.02 alarm remote complete that has mechanicals inside and you can program it using your specific alarm/ignition codes supplied by your dealer.

Jeff 993TT

If you do decide to convert to the key fob remote, here is the DIY: http://p-car.com/diy/key/

Tony356993

I switched to key fob. The original switchblade unit sucked

mjims

Hi guys,

Just pitching in as this seem relevent to my current post

If you loose the code number and as tjnif993t the keyfob goes kapputt, does this mean that you'll never get it running again?

911/Q45

Porsche has a record of the code, you can get it from the dealer.

tjnif993t

Well my goodness, I tried to "program " the sucker 4 times now and I would swear i did it exact!! But to no avail........ PowerTech In rockaway NJ maintains my car and they told me what a NIGHTMARE it is to do this. The last car they did took 2 tchs a 1/2 a day!!!! Last time i got a new key my dealer in binghamton NY couldn't even do it and we just transfered the "guts". Bottum line is this was a sucko idea and definetly "german over engineering,thats why they sc My car is still sitting in the garage and it reALLY PISSES ME OFF THAT I WILL HAVE TO SPEND LOTS O CASH TO FIX THIS STUPID THING....! I think I'll sell the car and save tons of money and buy 12 Kia's...... with a carbon fiber wing and BIG exhaust of course.....

911/Q45

Steady, steady!

robroy72

Tom at High Marques in Morristown, NJ programmed a spare remote for my old 1995 993 - maybe he can help you out - 973 984 3800.

tjnif993t

Thanks for the heads up Robroy..... tom was verr informative and helpful. I better cancel the orders for my Kia's...