need to reprogram remote key

[mikop1]

Just got my car and key remote would not work. Is there a place where I could get this reprogram cheaper than the dealership. By reading a few posts it will cost me a hundred or so to reprogram it to the dealership. I am from Milpitas

California. I'm not rich looking every way to save money..........any infos is greatly appreciated.

Miko

[Kim]

Just got my car and key remote would not work. Is there a place where I could get this reprogram cheaper than the dealership. By reading a few posts it will cost me a hundred or so to reprogram it to the dealership.

Generally, it is the car that is programmed to recognize the key. There is nothing to be done to a key itself, other than:

1. replace it, and have the car mated to the new one, or

2. try the "reverse battery" insertion technique that some have used to shock a malfuntioning key remote into working properly.

If all you need is for the dealer to mate the car to your key, then the cost will vary widely with the dealer. Here in Atlanta, I paid less than $50 to have 2 keys mated to my car.

If you need a new key (remote head only .... not the metal shaft) then you should look on ebay or try Sunset Porsche (see above, "Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost") for the best price. If you buy from anyone other than a dealer, then you must be sure the key head comes with the bar code tag ..... needed for mating to the car.

Do a search. There are many posts on this subject.