Cayman key programming

[clint1093]

Can anybody tell me if its possible to buy a second hand key replace the blade with one cut to match my key and programme it to my Cayman? I have heard I need the code that goes with a key before it can be programmed to a new vehicle? Has anybody any advice on this?

[gsewell]

I believe that the key needs to be registered with the car's ECU. So you may be tied into an OPC doing it for you.

[Richard Hamilton]

The 9x7 keys don't come with a code like the old 9x6 keys used to. The PAS module 'learns' the transponder and remote codes by reading them during programming. This is done with a Porsche PIWIS tester, but you need the Porsche IPAS security codes to get in to the system.

I have programmed new keys to the car, but I have no experience of second-hand keys. I'm sure an OPC will tell you it can't be done, but I see no reason why not. I would try a good indy.

[clint1093]

Richard Hamilton said:

The 9x7 keys don't come with a code like the old 9x6 keys used to. The PAS module 'learns' the transponder and remote codes by reading them during programming. This is done with a Porsche PIWIS tester, but you need the Porsche IPAS security codes to get in to the system.

I have programmed new keys to the car, but I have no experience of second-hand keys. I'm sure an OPC will tell you it can't be done, but I see no reason why not. I would try a good indy.

Sorry to ask but can you tell me what you mean by 9x7 or 9x6 keys etc? The key for my Cayman is a three button key.

[fubar69]

Your cayman is a 9x7 model. 9x7 or 9x6 is a quicker way to refer to models like 987, 997, 986 or 996. 9X6 models use a rolling remote code that is programmed to the alarm on 1st key coding than changes each time the button is pressed so keys can't be recoded for the remote. 9x7 uses a learning code and keys should be able to be retaught. A used key remote should work but its not anything i've ever tried. Hope this helps

[clint1093]

fubar69 said:

Your cayman is a 9x7 model. 9x7 or 9x6 is a quicker way to refer to models like 987, 997, 986 or 996. 9X6 models use a rolling remote code that is programmed to the alarm on 1st key coding than changes each time the button is pressed so keys can't be recoded for the remote. 9x7 uses a learning code and keys should be able to be retaught. A used key remote should work but its not anything i've ever tried. Hope this helps

Thanks for putting me right on that one.
I contacted a Auto locksmith who informed me it can't be done and that Porsche keys are programmed to the car except the Cayenne which has the same base model as the VW Touarag so VW programming can be used. He said Porsche main dealer could do it but not sure if they would expect they would say I need a new key!
Has anybody any suggestions on how to get a replacment key other then a main dealer and the costs involved?

[Ade76]

I've got exactly the same issue, lost key and need replacement.

OPC charges circa £300, but trying a few indys I've found they're still in the same league.

My guess is the licensing of the tools means that OPC own the pricing and that shopping around gives you nothing back, so you may as well stick with the OPC. Bit of a pig really.

[gsewell]

As an aside, if the key has been lost/stolen, can the OPC unregister the old key so that the car cannot be stolen should the holder of the key work out which car it belongs to?

[thegoose]

Speak to Mike at Sports & Classic - if it can be done, he can do it (and probably already has).

[Richard Hamilton]

Yes. An OPC or any good indy will be able to remove the lost key from the alarm module. They just need to get the security codes from Porsche to be able to programme it.