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Faulty key fob

Mikeyb911

Mikeyb911

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Any advice please? 2001 Boxter 986, the key fob I always use has failed,no light flashing on the fob & no connection with the car, ie, central locking & alarm. Changed the battery still the same. I took the fob to a key specialist he said 2 connections had become loose so re soldered. The light on the fob now flashes so it is working but it's still not connecting with the car. My spare key fob works fine. Does the fob need to be re programed to the car or something? I have read that you turn on the ignition & hold the lock button for a few seconds & then turn off & remove the key. Ive tried this but made no difference, still nothing. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 
From an internet search for the 986:

General Steps (May vary slightly by model year or specific key fob):
  1. Check the battery: Ensure the key fob battery is good. A weak battery can cause pairing issues.
  2. Unlock the door: Use the key (or another working remote) to unlock the driver's side door.
  3. Insert the key: Within 10 seconds of unlocking, insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
  4. Turn the car on: Turn the ignition key to the "on" position (engine running, or at least the lights and dash should be on).
  5. Press and hold the button: Press and hold the "lock/unlock" button (or the primary button on the fob) for approximately 5-10 seconds. Some users report needing to try this multiple times.
  6. Synchronization: If successful, you may hear a horn chirp or other indication that the pairing is complete.
  7. Repeat for other keys (if needed): If you have multiple keys, repeat the process for each.
Hope that’s of some use?

Jeff
 
Hi Jeff.
Thanks for taking the time to reply. I have tried these steps already with no luck,still doesn't work. As I say my spare key fob works fine so it's must be an issue with the key fob itself.
Thanks for replying.
Mike.
 
I thought that might be the case Mike.

You can buy the fob from a Porsche dealer [don’t forget your PCGB 10% discount], but no doubt they’ll charge you the earth to program it. However a local Porsche Independent or a car locksmith may be able to do it for you for a reasonable price.

Jeff
 
From memory if the fob battery becomes flat or disconnected for more than a minute or so the fob will need to be reprogrammed by OPC or good independent. Looking at Motorheads suggestion if this has not worked then thats worth a try as you may not need a new fob as they are not cheap.
 
Thanks Robin. I have now spoken to my local Porsche garage & they confirm exactly as you say ,the fob needs to be re programed. Im.taking it in next week so hopefully this will sort the issue. Thanks for your input,appreciate it.
 
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