Bought a new Carrera GT key head from Sunset because my key head is not working (tried replacing the battery, no dice).

I understand new key heads come with a code tag attached used to program the car/key- this one did not...

Ideas on how I can obtain the key code? I can't imagine the Carrera GT keys don't come with codes for programming. Dealer was pretty clueless...

 

Did it actually come with guts or is it just the cover?

 

Yes, came with the guts.

 

Did you take the little "pill" out of your existing key and put in into the new one?

Tom

 

Sunset is telling me the CGT keys don't come with the codes, as they are programmed differently.

Can anyone confirm that they have bought a CGT key and it's included the code?

 

The attached should clear things up for you. I couldn't find the Carrera GT workshop manual for free but you can Google it up and get it for about $15, if you're really curious as to how it's done on that car.

 

That's awesome, thank you.

Am in interpreting correctly that you CAN determine the key code for a new key without the key tag?

 

I think you are over thinking this. I converted to the 997 key head, by taking ALL of the guts out of the 996 head. There was no "code" needed as you are moving the parts that contain the "code". This is a really simple move, like 10 mins. Did you put the immobilize(er) "pill" in the new key? It will not start with it.

Here are the instructions from Suncoast: http://www.suncoastparts.com/category/gtdesignkey.html

 

Yes and no. But it's more complicated. There is the way the dealer does it and a way locksmiths do it.

In your case, you need to swap the guts from the old key to the new 2 button housing. As the Carrera GT guts will not work.

 

I think the deal is , the way I understand it, that his remote stopped working so he thought he can kill 2 birds with one stone by getting the GT key with the guts.

 

Ah that makes sense. Get one of the old keys working first and this is simple.

 

Mine came with the tag !

see picture..

 

Perfect- very helpful.

To update everyone- Sunset is ordering another key for me- hopefully this one comes with the tag...

 

I have a bad key - can i replace it with this type of key? Does it come with the guts and then i have to get it programmed? How much is the programming?

 

My understanding is yes- the CGT key can be programmed for a 996. When my CGT key (with guts) showed up without the key tag... I was a little worried.

A dealer charges a lot to program... Like 3 hours. My indy mechanic has the ability to program a key in 15 minutes, but he needs the key code and vehicle code to do it.