Porsche_Smile

can we just go and get an aftermarket alarm system with our key? the key is program to just start the car correct?

carpundit

Different dealers will have different prices. I could have saved $50-75 by going to Rietzl Porsche south of Boston, but Herb Chambers Porsche is right here in town. So it's more expensive.

In the end, I re-evaluated and decided to spend the nearly-$400 for a second key. Beats being unable to use the car.

996superfly

That's outrageous!!! I thought that I spent $259 is too much. Now I know I got it done for much less. Never thought replacing a key could cost so much. I just hope I will never have to replace another key for a long time.

996superfly

Hi,

I hope there are members in this forum that have the expertise on SC. Currently, there are two different systs. on the market. Both claimed to be the best in reliability, driveability, etc..

I want to install SC in my car, but not sure which syst. is best overall. Can any SC expertises give me some head start. Thanks!!!

Porsche_Smile

hey superfly..... i think your in the wrong forum for this queestion.... but i think i answered it on your other one ...... gl

996superfly

Sorry, I didn't check before I posted. Thanks!!

Porsche_Smile

no problem......

Rob in WA

You can just buy the key head and swap the internals and the blade and it will work fine.

I upgraded to the 911 fob.

Porsche_Smile

hey rob..... where did you buy it and how much?

996superfly

Porsche_Smile,

Pelican Parts, Suncoast Porsche and your local P-dealer. Yes, some retails sale it with/without transmitter but price is still the same. Weird!!!

Porsche_Smile

thanks a lot superfly.....

wwest

Swap the internals...???

Doesn't look all that simple on first glance...

Edit...

Oops, sorry, spoke too soon.

Mine is a GT/997 key fob.

Didn't know there was a 911 "lookalike".

Off to Porsche parts counter, again.

carpundit

Here's my favorite part of this whole key thing: After I ordered the $400 dollar replacement key in order to avoid locking myself out of my car, the seller found two more keys and sent them to me. In the end, I'll have four.

What a waste of money.

I guess I should take comfort in the remote feature I'll get for my $400.

Porsche_Smile

well at least now it'll be harder to lock yourself out.........Look on the bright side...

996superfly

You can sell the key head. They worth $$$$.