When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Had a spare made but guess what...it does not work ! A local well respected locksmith told.me he could make one if he had the key code. What are the chances the dealer/Porsche will come off this info ? He said if I have that it's $20.
You can try a dealer... they may want to cut the key.
Regarding cutting the key with one handy... I just used a local locksmith and it turned out perfect but I'm sure a hardware store could do it if the guy cutting the key has 1/2 a clue. Keep in mind worn keys can be funky to cut right
When I wanted a spare for my car I ordered a blank from porsche but had it cut by a guy on my local market. There is no way I'd be paying anyone more than a fiver to get it cut as they aren't anything special!
Check with all the stuff the PO gave you, these originally came with a flat black plastic key for this type of emergency and when you need to get another cut.
The key the previous owner gave me when I bought my car was trashed. It must have been the original 20 year old key. It didn't work on the hood latch or the glovebox. When I had a legit locksmith copy it, it would only work in my ignition. I had them remake it three times and it still wouldn't work. I went to Circe Porsche and gave them my VIN and they ordered me a key cut to my VIN. It was a perfect. It looked totally different than the worn out old key and it worked perfectly in every lock on the car. Well worth he $65 or so dollars I spend.
+1 order a new key with your vin. I replaced the keys on both of my cars, the new ones fit and work much better. It's amazing how much the old ones were worn
I got (2) new keys recently by ordering from my dealership. Keys need to be cut from Germany, but it gets here within 5 business days. Cheapest way is to order them without the keyfob heads. Should be about $80-110 each. I forgot.