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Old 04-19-2010, 10:44 PM
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Default Is there a way to program a spare key to my 996 without having the dealer do it?

I bought a key on eBay and need to set it up for my car.
Old 04-19-2010, 10:47 PM
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No, and the key must have the white tag on it with the keys programming number. It's on the white tag.

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If you don't have the white tag the dealer can't program it.
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an indie w the right equipment can program it also.
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Originally Posted by C4CRNA
If you don't have the white tag the dealer can't program it.
What he said...
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We need a database of indys who can program keys.
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That would be key.
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Originally Posted by Barn996
That would be key.
Booo!!!
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Nice...

So though in theory an indy with the right equipment could program it, -given the code tag- I have yet to see an independent shop that can.
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Anybody know of an indy that can do the job??
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I do not know of any, I guess they need a PST2?

Try and convince your dealer to change you a half hour labor instead of the hour they charge for a 10 minute job.
I was able to after a little arguing.
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Yes, my Indy in Jacksonville can program keys.
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
We need a database of indys who can program keys.
Kahlers in Dublin, Ca did mine.
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Stead in Walnut Creek did all 3 of mine for $50
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Sunset in Oregon quoted me 1 hour to "re-introduce" my key fob to the car. I will be keeping that key as my back-up until the other fob stops working.


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