need new Key housing, crack in my 997.1 key housing, what do I need to do?
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need new Key housing, crack in my 997.1 key housing, what do I need to do?
I have a small crack in my 997.1 key housing. I am a little confused on the process of replacing the key, but if I understand it correctly, if NO programming needs to be done and I am just moving my electronic internals and key blade over to another housing this is a cheap fix?
I just need to buy new housing (997.2) on ebay and swap everything over?
TIA
I just need to buy new housing (997.2) on ebay and swap everything over?
TIA
#2
i just got a new 997.2 key last week. its slightly larger than the 997.1 key. i'm not sure if the .1 internals will fit in the .2. if you're using a 997.2 housing, you'll need your key programmed. dealer charged me $125.
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The little module circled here needs to be shifted over to the new housing. It's firmly glued in place. I used a sharp craft knife to remove it, but you may find a heat gun would soften the glue enough to get it out.
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So is this the part that the dealer is charging to "reprogram"? and if one can get this into a new housing, then it avoids the need to have the dealer do it? I seemed to remember people going from the cheap plastic of the 997.1 to the better feel of the .2.
#5
Correct. Transfer over all the internals from the .1 version to the .2 version including the black transponder pill and the key blade. If your .1 case is toast, use pliers/cutters to snip away at the case to free the transponder, but you destroy the old case in the process. Otherwise do as nzskater says above.
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Correct. Transfer over all the internals from the .1 version to the .2 version including the black transponder pill and the key blade. If your .1 case is toast, use pliers/cutters to snip away at the case to free the transponder, but you destroy the old case in the process. Otherwise do as nzskater says above.
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Yes, it is. Nail polish remover will soften the adhesive holding it in and not damage the chip. Then carefully use a razor knife to cut through the adhesive.
I've done 3 of these for my 997.1 cars, moving to the .2 casing.
I've done 3 of these for my 997.1 cars, moving to the .2 casing.
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I bought the 997.2 keyhead as well and my dealer programmed it for free when I took y car in for an oil change. Make sure you bring in your spare key as well so they can make sure they all work. My spare stopped after the swap.
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There are two different ways to go here. 1, you buy a complete new key with electronics in it. That is more expensive and requires a trip to the dealer for programming.
Option 2 is that you buy a blank or empty key head and move all your stuff from your cracked key over to the new one. This method is cheaper to buy and no programming is necessary.
Option 2 is that you buy a blank or empty key head and move all your stuff from your cracked key over to the new one. This method is cheaper to buy and no programming is necessary.
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Done. You guys weren't kidding when talking about getting that little thing out. Pretty much impossible to get out without damaging the plastic around it. No idea why they do that.
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I did this same procedure just yesterday. Took advise from the forum and dissolved the adhesive with some nail polish remover.....worked quite well.
As for the transponder, I used a dab of clear silicon caulk when I put the in the new "slot". I'd hate for that thing to pop open and fly out...you'd never find it again.
As for the transponder, I used a dab of clear silicon caulk when I put the in the new "slot". I'd hate for that thing to pop open and fly out...you'd never find it again.