I like the 2010 GT3 ignition Key...
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It's not as simple as that.
The circuit board is an easy direct transfer.
BUT: there is also a small transponder in the keyfob housing (the size of a small tab of gum) and that is epoxied in solid (I could not get it out even with an exacto knife and applying considerable force).
Without the transponder and the circuitboard and the blade all in the same housing, the key does not work.
In case you're wondering: I did try several permutations of this before giving up and handing the whole kit over to my Indy and paying for the reprogramming.
The circuit board is an easy direct transfer.
BUT: there is also a small transponder in the keyfob housing (the size of a small tab of gum) and that is epoxied in solid (I could not get it out even with an exacto knife and applying considerable force).
Without the transponder and the circuitboard and the blade all in the same housing, the key does not work.
In case you're wondering: I did try several permutations of this before giving up and handing the whole kit over to my Indy and paying for the reprogramming.
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I have an 05 that came with both the plastic key and the metal top key. Should it not have?
EDIT: RYAN thanks for the link. That looks like the key that I have. Do you by chance carry the buttons that go in it? Mine are no longer staying in due to the plastic clips breaking off.
EDIT: RYAN thanks for the link. That looks like the key that I have. Do you by chance carry the buttons that go in it? Mine are no longer staying in due to the plastic clips breaking off.
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My mistake, we asked Porsche and they do not have them for the black key heads yet. Only the grey, maybe in time Porsche will release a repair kit...
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Do you have any new complete "old" grey heads?
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My impressions based on the test drive was that it is a much more involved driving experience than my 997. The salesman didn't really allow much flogging, I didn't take it beyond 4000 rpms and couldn't experience the engine. My impression is that the engine is no different than my 3.6 325 hp engine (which is seriously flawed reasoning, but I was not allowed to experience it, so I have no other basis for this engine). The shifter was ultrashort and very very crisp. The clutch pedal was very heavy and there is almost no play in the clutch, I stalled it twice! The exhaust note was very sweet, but it dominated the cabin, like in a Ferrari with Tubi pipes.
I can't say that it made enough of an impression on me to drop $110K on it, but I blame that on not being allowed to truly experience the 435 hp. I think I am going to pass on the GT3. I'm going to wait for the 991 or take a look at the Turbo 3.8.
Thanks for all the info on the key.
I can't say that it made enough of an impression on me to drop $110K on it, but I blame that on not being allowed to truly experience the 435 hp. I think I am going to pass on the GT3. I'm going to wait for the 991 or take a look at the Turbo 3.8.
Thanks for all the info on the key.
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I ordered the new key head a couple of weeks ago and just now transferred the key blade from my old gray key head (top of photo) to the new GT3-style. Took all of 60 seconds for the blade transfer. I'm chickening out trying to get the transponder out and transfer the guts. Now the real 'key' to this is whether when I take it to the dealer they can program it successfully. Stay tuned...
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I ordered the new key head a couple of weeks ago and just now transferred the key blade from my old gray key head (top of photo) to the new GT3-style. Took all of 60 seconds for the blade transfer. Now the real 'key' to this is whether when I take it to the dealer they can program it successfully. Stay tuned...
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I upgraded my key as well for minimal cost. I removed the transponder (took about 2 hours) from the old key and placed it in the new key. As someone already mentioned, the transponder is glued, but it can be removed.
To remove mine I cut away all of the internals (i.e. battery connectors and plastic pieces around the battery). Try using both an exacto knife and needle nose pliers (as seen in this pic second from the top: http://www.lowes.com/pd_253677-16878...uantity_sold|1) These pliers are great for cutting hard plastic.
Use the pliers to cut away the plastic surrounding the transponder. Slowly and carefully work the transponder away from the key head.
Once the transponder was removed, I used the exacto knife to shave off the dried glue to allow it to fit into the new key head.
To remove mine I cut away all of the internals (i.e. battery connectors and plastic pieces around the battery). Try using both an exacto knife and needle nose pliers (as seen in this pic second from the top: http://www.lowes.com/pd_253677-16878...uantity_sold|1) These pliers are great for cutting hard plastic.
Use the pliers to cut away the plastic surrounding the transponder. Slowly and carefully work the transponder away from the key head.
Once the transponder was removed, I used the exacto knife to shave off the dried glue to allow it to fit into the new key head.
