Cayman - lost all keys !

Cayman - lost all keys !

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2Hooky

Original Poster:

94 posts

128 months

Tuesday 30th April
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Hi All,
I bought the car with only one key and now stupidly I have lost that !!! Can anyone advise on the best method forward ? Loads of stuff advertised on e-bay etc but I believe it will have to be re-programmed so a specialist needs to come to the car?
Thanks

Snowy999

393 posts

72 months

Tuesday 30th April
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Do you have AA or lost key cover in the insurance? I had to have my Mini taken to the dealer for a new key to be coded. Old one is at bottom of Thames....

2Hooky

Original Poster:

94 posts

128 months

Tuesday 30th April
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Unfortunately dont have any insurance cover for lost keys !

Sidsw

738 posts

92 months

Tuesday 30th April
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these guys do replacement keys.

https://autowave.co.uk/

i think they can be ordered through euro car parts etc, but not sure.

esuuv

1,353 posts

212 months

Tuesday 30th April
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There's a late brake show video on YouTube - where Johnny Smith is having issues with his cheap Boxster - he used these guys

https://birminghamcarkeys.co.uk

He's recommended them on the podcast too - so might be worth a call (depending on where in the country you are)

2Hooky

Original Poster:

94 posts

128 months

Tuesday 7th May
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Hi All,
Thanks for all the response but still no joy. Its the type of key that is inserted into the dashboard so my question is if I get a locksmith to open the car via the lock under the door handle what will this achieve besides the obvious of getting in the car? Will the alarms actuate? Will it free the brakes and the steering? Porsche OEM garage wont come out as they say they are not equipped and neither will Porsche assist ! So I am in a bit of a mess! I am based in Oxfordshire so the Birmingham crowd mentioned in previous email wont come out!
Any help gratefully received !!
Many thanks
A right idiot !!

Anthony C4s

18 posts

87 months

Tuesday 7th May
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Hi
I used this chap from Scotland he travels the UK with his van replacing Porsche keys
07762 725041 i cant remember his name, great service he provides a new key or 2 and removes an ecu from your car and hooks it up to the kit in his van and 40 minutes later a fully working key fob however may be a problem with a key blade if you don’t have one to copy.

cuprabob

15,701 posts

221 months

Tuesday 7th May
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Anthony C4s said:
Hi
I used this chap from Scotland he travels the UK with his van replacing Porsche keys
07762 725041 i cant remember his name, great service he provides a new key or 2 and removes an ecu from your car and hooks it up to the kit in his van and 40 minutes later a fully working key fob however may be a problem with a key blade if you don’t have one to copy.
I believe this is the guy you are referring to.

https://pixelsfixed.co.uk/

Anthony C4s

18 posts

87 months

Tuesday 7th May
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Yes that’s the chap very good service

KittyLitter

1,075 posts

7 months

Tuesday 7th May
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..but how does he get into the car to the ECU without a key go begin with?

Anthony C4s

18 posts

87 months

Tuesday 7th May
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Best ask him that question he maybe able to help get in,, I have no knowledge on that part of the problem.

ajondyh

690 posts

131 months

Tuesday 7th May
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Enter your postcode on here to find a top auto locksmith in your area www.autolocksmiths.net

ninepoint2

3,506 posts

167 months

Tuesday 7th May
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This chap is highly regarded on a number of Forums, he also travels around the UK

https://www.autosolutions-autolocksmiths.co.uk/con...

Marley71

87 posts

82 months

Tuesday 7th May
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Anthony C4s said:
Hi
I used this chap from Scotland he travels the UK with his van replacing Porsche keys
07762 725041 i cant remember his name, great service he provides a new key or 2 and removes an ecu from your car and hooks it up to the kit in his van and 40 minutes later a fully working key fob however may be a problem with a key blade if you don’t have one to copy.
Yip. This guy sorted my ignition issue. Top bloke.

Marley71

87 posts

82 months

Tuesday 7th May
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Marley71 said:
Anthony C4s said:
Hi
I used this chap from Scotland he travels the UK with his van replacing Porsche keys
07762 725041 i cant remember his name, great service he provides a new key or 2 and removes an ecu from your car and hooks it up to the kit in his van and 40 minutes later a fully working key fob however may be a problem with a key blade if you don’t have one to copy.
Yip. This guy sorted my ignition issue. Top bloke.
Boyd Beattie

ConnectionError

1,946 posts

76 months

Tuesday 7th May
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A very long shot

Call pollards in Chesterfield. They used to be the key cutting company that Porsche used.

They may be able to help you with a key, or a route forwards

2Hooky

Original Poster:

94 posts

128 months

Wednesday 8th May
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Many thanks for all the responses and have arranged with Boyd - seems a very nice guy !

Philvrs

581 posts

104 months

Wednesday 8th May
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I’ve watched a few salvage rebuilds videos where they have got an auction car with no keys and the locksmith they use has a device which inserts into the lock which has tumblers to turn which gives a code to use to cut a new key.
One video he demonstrates it taking him around a couple of minutes to make the new key, then a bit longer to plug in a laptop and reprogram and start the car, but its quite impressive to see the skills locksmiths have.