Problem with replacing the battery on my 997 key.

[2porscheguy]

I just replaced the battery on my 997TT key. The remote works but the key doesn't work in the ignition. Does anybody know how to fix this?

I know....I could have posted this in the 997 forum but I thought I'd get a faster response amongst the elite and brainy PPOT crowd!

Thanks!

[Craig T]

Alex, go to the Rennlist 997 Turbo forum. You'll have an answer by morning I bet.

997 Turbo Forum - Rennlist Discussion Forums

[HardDrive]

Originally Posted by 2porscheguy

I just replaced the battery on my 997TT key. The remote works but the key doesn't work in the ignition. Does anybody know how to fix this?

I know....I could have posted this in the 997 forum but I thought I'd get a faster response amongst the elite and brainy PPOT crowd!

Thanks!

Expand on 'replaced'. Did the dealer make you a new key?

[onewhippedpuppy]

There is some degree of security feature where your car "forgets" the key after a certain period of inactivity. Maybe your car sat too long while getting wrapped? Search for "key doesn't work" or similar keywords on the Rennlist 997 forums. There is a process to re-marry the keys, maybe locking and unlocking with the key in the door? Issues with the remote and immobilizer on modern Porsche keys are pretty common unfortunately.

[2porscheguy]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Expand on 'replaced'. Did the dealer make you a new key?

No, I just replaced the battery on my existing key.

[Peterfrans]

You did not lose the transponder when you replaced the battery?

[manbridge 74]

Key is taught to car with PIWIS tool. Shouldn't matter how long battery is out.

[tcar]

Unlock door with key and put in ignition and turn 'on' within 10 seconds?