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Old 08-12-2022 | 04:50 PM
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Looking to eliminate the key to turn the car on, we have only one key and it's falling apart. I understand that there is a rig that needs to be kept or it can cause problems, has anybody done it for there boxster? any idea where I should look? or ask?
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Looking to eliminate the key to turn the car on, we have only one key and it's falling apart. I understand that there is a rig that needs to be kept or it can cause problems, has anybody done it for there boxster? any idea where I should look? or ask?
I had the same issue with my SPB, only 1 key. Rather than replacing the key with a push button system, I just removed the key pill and taped it to the transponder by the ignition. Then had a spare key cut for $30. Done. And I don’t have all the issues with adding a master power switch and start button.
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I had the same issue with my SPB, only 1 key. Rather than replacing the key with a push button system, I just removed the key pill and taped it to the transponder by the ignition. Then had a spare key cut for $30. Done. And I don’t have all the issues with adding a master power switch and start button.
where would the transponder be? by the ignition switch. thank you for your tip.
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Originally Posted by Drejw2
where would the transponder be? by the ignition switch. thank you for your tip.
I did the same as Tim, however I had to fiddle a bit with locating the pill on the ignition switch for them to 'talk'. I ended up pulling the trim bezel off the front and taped the pill near the closest edge.
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Old 08-16-2022 | 11:50 AM
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where would the transponder be? by the ignition switch. thank you for your tip.
yes, by the ignition
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Here is how I did it:

https://rennlist.com/forums/spec-box...ton-start.html
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What’s the legality of this? There’s nothing in the rule book that says modifying the ignition is OK. Obviously no performance advantage, but I can think of folks who would protest someone over this
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What’s the legality of this? There’s nothing in the rule book that says modifying the ignition is OK. Obviously no performance advantage, but I can think of folks who would protest someone over this
I'm way ahead of you. Papers filled out and ready to go!
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Originally Posted by PGas32
What’s the legality of this? There’s nothing in the rule book that says modifying the ignition is OK. Obviously no performance advantage, but I can think of folks who would protest someone over this
I don't think it would be a problem. I've seen plenty of SPBs with this mod, and the scrutineers never said anything.

Of course, the best person to ask is Walt Fricke (walterfricke@msn.com), if you are considering this modification.



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