what are my key options?

[usdmej]

hi Folks,

i have a 99 996, it only came with 1 key and that key only has 1 button on it.

i called dealers to get a spare key, they charged anywhere from$300-500 (is this reasonable?)

i've searched other threads and it looks like they all pertain to 2button remotes.

TIA

[Kim]

You'll find many threads with info on this topic. The bottom line is that the price you've been given is high.

My solution was to order the key shaft (metal part only) from Sunset for approximately $80. They will order one to fit your car if you provide (fax) a copy of the title. Then, I bought a key head (the black part) on Ebay for about $75, I think. You must be sure such a head has the bar code tag showing the computer ID.

Then, my local Atlanta dealer charged me less than $50 to mate two new keys to my car (I had also ordered a valet key from Sunset). This is a process that can only be done by a dealer because it required a car specific code that can only be obtained from PCNA. You may find that many indy shops have the PST2, or newer .... the electronic box that is used to perform the mating of keys .... but they cannot do it without the car code from Porsche. I tried.