Keyless Push Start Retrofit
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I looked into this also and it will require a key placed in the car for immobilizer as well as a cut key to trick the steering lock. Two keys in the car = bust. Hope you have better luck
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Trying to make an appointment with audio shop for install. Definitely not a DIY with my skill set. Need to get transmission gasket replaced first. Will post when in progress.
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it will require a key placed in the car for immobilizer as well as a cut key to trick the steering lock.
I love CA on my "M", but this seems like a bit too compromised of a solution unless it is OEM.
Hope it works, as this would be a nice mod.
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i'm confused why you would need 2 keys, use the blade for the steering lock and rest of it for the immobilizer ?
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Looks like he sold his 996tt.
Anyway in order to get this to work you need to bypass the Immobilizer and figure out how to get around the steering lock. Once you do that, you can put in an after-market keyless entry/push button system. The immobilizer can by bypassed by disabling it in the DME (tuner will be able to do that if they are willing).
Anyway in order to get this to work you need to bypass the Immobilizer and figure out how to get around the steering lock. Once you do that, you can put in an after-market keyless entry/push button system. The immobilizer can by bypassed by disabling it in the DME (tuner will be able to do that if they are willing).
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Hey guys,
Thought I would update you guys here as I see the original thread operator never finished the install. I had originally been reading through this thread before I decided to go ahead and get the Advanced Keys system for my 993.
The Advanced Keys system is made by a company out of Canada I believe. I ordered it online, and had it installed locally in South Florida by a company called Prestige Cars in Delray Beach, FL. They do a ton of electronic stuff for dealer cars, etc. They had a lot of experience with remote start systems, but had never installed one of these push button ignition systems. I'm thrilled with the results, they did impeccable work.
My goal was not to drill any holes in the dash, so if I ever had to or wanted to revert back to original ignition system it would be reversible. The push button now resides in the home of the original turn key ignition using the original backing plate as a surround.
It essentially operates just as the comfort access system in previous BMWs I've owned with hands-free keyless entry, allowing you to never remove the key card from your pocket. You just walk up to the car, it unlocks, you get in, and you push and hold the start button for a couple seconds until the car starts.
It includes two antenna/proximity sensors that lock and unlock the doors, and key cards that must be on your person in your pocket to allow the push button ignition to start. When you're done, you hold the push button ignition and the car shuts down after about 3 seconds. You walk away and the car locks and arms the alarm all on its own. It ties into the car's OEM alarm system, lights, horn, doors, etc. Security wise, I felt it was incredibly safe as it retains the OEM porsche alarm and it also uses RFID tech as well as rolling-code encryption.
Immobilizer is bypassed, and must be, as the new key cards became the new system. The old keys are now in storage, where they belong. It feels incredibly secure with the redundancy of the RFID and rolling code encryption.
I drove a 993 locally in South Florida, and felt the immobilizer and fobs felt antiquated. From my perspective, this just gives the car that little extra push into modern comfort to allow you to enjoy all the rest of the simple and beautiful elegance inside the car.
The company was great with answering the phone as well with questions the guys had during install.
Thought I would update you guys here as I see the original thread operator never finished the install. I had originally been reading through this thread before I decided to go ahead and get the Advanced Keys system for my 993.
The Advanced Keys system is made by a company out of Canada I believe. I ordered it online, and had it installed locally in South Florida by a company called Prestige Cars in Delray Beach, FL. They do a ton of electronic stuff for dealer cars, etc. They had a lot of experience with remote start systems, but had never installed one of these push button ignition systems. I'm thrilled with the results, they did impeccable work.
My goal was not to drill any holes in the dash, so if I ever had to or wanted to revert back to original ignition system it would be reversible. The push button now resides in the home of the original turn key ignition using the original backing plate as a surround.
It essentially operates just as the comfort access system in previous BMWs I've owned with hands-free keyless entry, allowing you to never remove the key card from your pocket. You just walk up to the car, it unlocks, you get in, and you push and hold the start button for a couple seconds until the car starts.
It includes two antenna/proximity sensors that lock and unlock the doors, and key cards that must be on your person in your pocket to allow the push button ignition to start. When you're done, you hold the push button ignition and the car shuts down after about 3 seconds. You walk away and the car locks and arms the alarm all on its own. It ties into the car's OEM alarm system, lights, horn, doors, etc. Security wise, I felt it was incredibly safe as it retains the OEM porsche alarm and it also uses RFID tech as well as rolling-code encryption.
Immobilizer is bypassed, and must be, as the new key cards became the new system. The old keys are now in storage, where they belong. It feels incredibly secure with the redundancy of the RFID and rolling code encryption.
I drove a 993 locally in South Florida, and felt the immobilizer and fobs felt antiquated. From my perspective, this just gives the car that little extra push into modern comfort to allow you to enjoy all the rest of the simple and beautiful elegance inside the car.
The company was great with answering the phone as well with questions the guys had during install.