anyway to get key for car alarm system?

[s5uewf]

I have ignition/door key but not the key that goes inside the door to turn on/off the Porsche car alarm...is there anyone who knows of a resource to figure out how to get a key to fit? Short of getting a replacement key, is the only other option to rip out the current key switch and replace?

[Mitch Leland]

I'm sure a master locksmith could probably duplicate a key for ya, but you might go to a lot of trouble to only find out that the reason you don't have a key is that the system doesn't work. Or do you know the system works?

I know for my "84" that alarm lock is NLA...

[Porsche_monkey]

You see a lot more posts looking for help to disable it than you do for how to enable it.

[mkossler]

Well, seeing as I have one, I'd also be interested in getting a key. The locksmith approach is probably best.

[pmason]

What I did years ago was to buy a new lock assembly and it came with a new key.

[Hugh R]

I don't think it comes apart. I read somewhere it's not just and on and off switch, it has different resistances that the system looks for in each position.

[Porsche_monkey]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

I don't think it comes apart. I read somewhere it's not just and on and off switch, it has different resistances that the system looks for in each position.

Correct, from another thread:

Originally Posted by Early_S_Man

... the specific resitor to use would be 4000 Ohms to 5500 Ohms between the cut door switch wires ... that specifies alarm unit OFF! A 2000 Ohm - 3000 Ohm resistor specifies alarm unit ON!!!

[Flat6pac]

sent a pm for who has the blanks
Bruce

[Jk369]

A1 Security Center
13 Coffman Ave.
Malvern, PA 19355
610-647-5042 fax 610-647-5950
http://www.a1securitycenter.com/

I handed the guy at the counter the whole lock and said I need a key, he replied for a Porsche right, no problem.