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Join Date: May 2007
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Remote Keyless Entry Stopped Working
My remote keyless entry suddenly stopped working, I switched to my spare and within a few hours that also stopped working. I thought the batteries were dead, so i replace both and still they don't work. The red light on the key does flash, but the car doesn't respond.
I've heard they they can loose their codes, does anyone know how to "reprogram" the key? I hate to take it to a dealer, they will probably tell me I need a new engine, 4 tires and right front fender and charge a billion dollars....... ANy help would be appreciated. |
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If your car is still under warranty, it is a warranty repair. Otherwise you are kind of screwed. Porsche is the only ones that can reset the key codes.
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Both of my keys barely worked too, I replaced the batteries ...now they work but you have to be RIGHT beside the car....
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Both my keyless remote keys "failed" on me about four months ago. I replaced the batteries on both but that didn't work. I finally took them to the Porsche Dealer and they told me that the remotes do eventually fail after 3 - 4 years and need to be replaced. Since I really had no choice, I replaced both my keyless remotes w/new ones. It cost me $325.00 for EACH remote but that includes the reprogamming of the codes.
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Believe me, if the remotes were failing after 3 or 4 years we'd see a lot more posts about this.
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