Remote Keyless Entry Stopped Working

ChicagoPorscheLuver · May 31st, 2007, 01:50 PM

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.

Paralizer · May 31st, 2007, 06:04 PM

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.

Sorry for the bad news.

BrnEyzR1 · June 2nd, 2007, 01:58 PM

Both of my keys barely worked too, I replaced the batteries ...now they work but you have to be RIGHT beside the car....

I didn't know you had to re-program them....thanks for the info!!

MACadct · June 3rd, 2007, 06:05 AM

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.

baxter · June 3rd, 2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACadct

they told me that the remotes do eventually fail after 3 - 4 years and need to be replaced.

hey tom, does this sound right to you? i've never heard this before.

i know there are reports of the 986 remote not having much distance, but never heard of failure.....

Tom M · June 3rd, 2007, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxter

hey tom, does this sound right to you? i've never heard this before.

i know there are reports of the 986 remote not having much distance, but never heard of failure.....

No, it sounds more like the dealer was looking to make an easy buck. My remotes are 7 years old and had the batteries changed once. Both still work just fine, thank you.

Believe me, if the remotes were failing after 3 or 4 years we'd see a lot more posts about this.

May 31st, 2007, 01:50 PM	#1
ChicagoPorscheLuver Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	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.

May 31st, 2007, 06:04 PM	#2
Paralizer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 899	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. Sorry for the bad news. __________________ Paralizer 06 987S Atlas Grey/Black/Black

June 2nd, 2007, 01:58 PM	#3
BrnEyzR1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Calif Posts: 4	Both of my keys barely worked too, I replaced the batteries ...now they work but you have to be RIGHT beside the car.... I didn't know you had to re-program them....thanks for the info!! __________________ http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...allCustom3.jpg

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June 3rd, 2007, 06:05 AM	#4
MACadct Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 4	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.