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TV8 Newbie
Joined: 08 Nov 2019 Posts: 43 Location: Bromley
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:02 am Post subject: Spare Key, alarms and all that....
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Another question and looking at my to do list, not the last!
My spare key doesn't work, so I have changed the battery, reversed the battery, reset the counter and now the key works as a key, opens the car but sets-off the alarm in less than 5 seconds. The alarm stops when I put the key in the ignition and I can start the car. The other key and remote works fine.
So I have two thoughts:
1) the key fob button for the remote is not working but the spare key is still communicating with the car in the ignition.
2) the alarm is going off quicker than the 20 seconds I have seen suggested to open the car and start the ignition, but hopefully that isn't a problem?
A key fob repair should do the trick here? I have seen keyfobrepairs.com suggested elsewhere on 911uk but their website seems to be down.
Obviously, I might have got it all wrong and looking for suggestions and guidance.
Thanks in advance
Graham _________________ 2000 996 Coupe
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modz1r Newbie
Joined: 03 Oct 2019 Posts: 7 Location: Hertford
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:19 am Post subject:
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had the same problem. tried all that. needed new fob in the end and have it programmed to the car.
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Billy Bumpsteer Monza
Joined: 12 Aug 2019 Posts: 160
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:34 am Post subject:
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Yep, probably the fob has reached it limit, new one required
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TV8 Newbie
Joined: 08 Nov 2019 Posts: 43 Location: Bromley
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 11:05 am Post subject:
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Thanks both, is that a repair of existing or brand new key fob? _________________ 2000 996 Coupe
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cvega Spa-Francorchamps

Joined: 25 Feb 2013 Posts: 288 Location: Cambridge
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 11:08 am Post subject:
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modz1r wrote: | needed new fob in the end and have it programmed to the car. |
Billy Bumpsteer wrote: | new one required |
I mean... _________________
2003 996 C2 (Ohlins R&T suspension, Toyosport/Spyder exhaust)
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Shalmaneser Newbie
Joined: 11 Nov 2019 Posts: 16
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 12:39 pm Post subject:
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I need a new key too I think.
Do we have a current cost for this?
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Billy Bumpsteer Monza
Joined: 12 Aug 2019 Posts: 160
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 12:45 pm Post subject:
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£139.15 + vat plus coding
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bakumackem Trainee

Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Posts: 51 Location: South Shields & Azerbaijan
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 12:52 pm Post subject:
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Billy Bumpsteer wrote: | £139.15 + vat plus coding |
is that OPC or somewhere else?
Doesn't seem too steep if OPC..... _________________ Confirmed biker buys a Porsche....shock, horror
Current
Black 2005 996 Turbo S Tip
Red 2006 Ducati 999
Blue 2013 BMW R1200GS LC
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Billy Bumpsteer Monza
Joined: 12 Aug 2019 Posts: 160
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:13 pm Post subject:
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That is OPC retail
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Shalmaneser Newbie
Joined: 11 Nov 2019 Posts: 16
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:46 pm Post subject:
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Billy Bumpsteer wrote: | £139.15 + vat plus coding |
Thanks! Does kind of beg the question how much coding is...
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Billy Bumpsteer Monza
Joined: 12 Aug 2019 Posts: 160
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:47 pm Post subject:
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About £80-£100
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TV8 Newbie
Joined: 08 Nov 2019 Posts: 43 Location: Bromley
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:52 pm Post subject:
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There is a great resto thread by Marky911 referencing a working transducer in the key and no need for recoding. Time for a PM! _________________ 2000 996 Coupe
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Marky911 Magny-Cours
Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 2663
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2019 12:36 am Post subject:
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Thanks for the comments Graham.
Replied.
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TV8 Newbie
Joined: 08 Nov 2019 Posts: 43 Location: Bromley
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:37 pm Post subject:
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Key has been sent to a long established business with people that answer the phone. Hopefully it’s fixable and I will up-date with details when I get the key back. _________________ 2000 996 Coupe
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TV8 Newbie
Joined: 08 Nov 2019 Posts: 43 Location: Bromley
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:40 pm Post subject:
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I used keyfobrepair.co.uk. Really fast turnaround of the key and my LED now blinks away when I push the button on the key fob but the central locking still doesn't work.
Speaking with them, they have checked that the key is working before sending it back but reference the need to pair the key for with the car, which must be what people suggest with "coding"
The reset process has been tried again, plus the key in the lock, turning to right x5 etc etc, without success.
Given that the key otherwise works and somehow along the way, I have gained more time from when I unlock with the key before the alarm goes off, this is one for another day or if/when I lose the main key  _________________ 2000 996 Coupe
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Marky911 Magny-Cours
Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 2663
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:01 am Post subject:
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Ah well, it was worth a try Graham.
It sounds like your key now does what my spare does, flashes quickly but no remote functions work.
As I’ve said on here before, even my Indy says just keep one key fully working and make sure the spare will physically open the car and start it in an emergency. Whichever one gets left in a drawer will no doubt stop working anyway.
They are shockingly bad. The previous owner of my old C2 had two new keys supplied and coded at Porsche for £380. Sod’s law meant one packed in at just over a year old. Like I say it’s a joke.
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TV8 Newbie
Joined: 08 Nov 2019 Posts: 43 Location: Bromley
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:04 am Post subject:
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Good to try these things! I am going to call into an OPC and try and get the code to hand but most likely, leave the spare key in the cupboard! _________________ 2000 996 Coupe
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JTT Trainee

Joined: 11 Nov 2015 Posts: 95 Location: Halifax, NS Canada
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Billy Bumpsteer Monza
Joined: 12 Aug 2019 Posts: 160
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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 11:47 am Post subject:
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TV8 wrote: | Good to try these things! I am going to call into an OPC and try and get the code to hand but most likely, leave the spare key in the cupboard! |
No chance!
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Shalmaneser Newbie
Joined: 11 Nov 2019 Posts: 16
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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: Another option
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JTT wrote: | https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/1139940-inexpensive-spare-key.html |
This did cross my mind but it would render the alarm and immobiliser inop. _________________ 205 GTI 2.0 16V - BMW E36 M3 Evo - BMW E46 M3 - Porsche 996 C2
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