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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Izzycab
How difficult was the swap? "Do you need the eyes and patience of a watch repairer"
I want to try this but don't know how hard the job will be?
It was actually pretty easy, MUCH easier than I expected. And no, you don't need the eyes or steady hands of a jeweler (this coming from a guy with hand tremors). The only semi-hard part was getting out the chip that's glued in, but with a bit of patience it wasn't that hard.

All in all, VERY happy with the result. It looks great, like a brand new 997.2 key, for MUCH less than the dealer or Suncoast. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
 
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Originally Posted by 997_Toronto
Would be nice if someone came up with a solution to hide the long metal key within the remote housing, that thing can take out a 'nut' if you're not careful sitting down with the keys in your pocket :P
The 993's had a similar housing however the key at that time was pointed, like old VW keys, and could easily hurt you. At least the new ones are square.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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Could you post a pic of the key with the new housing?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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i swapped mine into oem 997.2 keys... i can take pictures but im not sure if you wanted to see the ebay ones.

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Could you post a pic of the key with the new housing?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Both would be nice,
 
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from 997.1 -> 997.2 oem keys

did the work myself. i have to say the keys are much nicer then the original ones i had.

they are heavier, better quality, dont unlock the frunk accidentally; and the 'feel' of them when pressing the buttons is just 'better'. im sure others who have done the upgrade can attest to what i am saying.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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About how much do the OEM ones cost? How difficult was it?
 
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About how much do the OEM ones cost? How difficult was it?
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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also try oem ebay ones as well... there re some good quality used ones im sure... just make make sure the sellers have good feedback and are reputable.

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Agree,...might as well be a screwdriver!

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Originally Posted by 997_Toronto
Would be nice if someone came up with a solution to hide the long metal key within the remote housing, that thing can take out a 'nut' if you're not careful sitting down with the keys in your pocket :P
Wished it would fold into the key fob like the Acura keys but the key fob shaped like a Porsche like the new Porsche keys.
 
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What am I missing here? On my 05' key I just pulled the rubber assy. with the board in it and installed it in the new housing along with the 2 contacts for the battery and key itself.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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Is it that easy? Did you buy the OEM replacement or the ebay ones?
Can someone post a pic of the ebay ones?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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What am I missing here? On my 05' key I just pulled the rubber assy. with the board in it and installed it in the new housing along with the 2 contacts for the battery and key itself.
Did the car start with the new key?! From what I am reading you should be able to lock/unlock the car/frunk but the car shouldn't start (transponder chip not moved over)
 
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So these shells from ebay don't look like a cheap imitation?
 
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