Twisted My Only Key!!
 

Hi -

I posted this on the Early 911S Registry, and thought I'd do the same here.

Twisted My Only Key!!

I've ordered some blank keys from our host just now, but can anyone verify from the pics whether or not someone can successfully cut me new copies? If so who should I go to?

Thanks,
Sanford

Post pics here, can't see them on the other site unless you're a member. If you can get the old one out, a decent locksmith can cut a new one, hell, I did it with file once for a '70's Dodge Charger.

If your ignition switch is that hard to turn, fix it before you break the new one.....

Thanks Joe for copying the picture over!

Such a stupid mistake really. The ignition is fine. I didn't have the key all the way seated into the door lock when I tried to unlock it. My fault completely.

Sanford

I had a older key, that was worn and did not want to have a new key cut from a worn pattern, so I went to the Porsche dealer with my VIN number and ordered a new one.

We sometimes forget that the dealer can be a great resource for our cars, Porsche has really stepped up its support for the classics.

This guy knows his shcizzle.....
Tony Euganeo - the Key Guy

Oooo, thanks for the tip. I couldn't get the door of my dad's car open because the key was so flimsy. Maybe I should order a new one now from the dealer. Thanks for the tip. Yeah, wouldn't want a copy made from a worn key.

I doubt the dealer will help on a key that old. Tony can use a worn key and provide a sharp copy.

stepped up their support? in what way? the last few times i went to a dealer for anything was a big waste of time, with the last time being about 3 months ago. they don't stock anything for my 84 carrera. while they are happy to order parts and are willing to please, the parts guys have no experience or expertise with older cars. the parts are expensive, you pay for shipping, and in my experience they were very vague about when the parts would arrive ("in a week or so, probably" is a direct quote).

that being said, if anybody in the US can supply a new key, it will be a dealer.

Ok, joe bob. Thanks! Will look into that!

Ditto, I am in Denver, CO area also. I am wondering if we are having a similar experience at the same dealer. I find this ironic as I went to a local dealer to get a copy made for my car. I just purchased the car and came with only one key, (alarm bell) get a copy made ASAP. Call the dealer and I told them I have the VIN, they said they could not make a key from the VIN. Then I asked if they could make a copy of the key that I had, they said sure that they have a great key guy that can deal with the older Porsche keys.

I spend a half hour driving down there, one way. I get there and they are totally clueless. I tried to explain to them I believed that I had a copy of the Valet key and need the Driver key made. They were totally confused as the key ways did not match and they insisted that I had some aftermarket lock set on my car. So I wasted over an hour of driving time there and back, for the dealer to have no idea what they were doing.

I ended up taking the Porsche Driver key blank I had to a local locksmith, who cut a key for me from the valet key. Worked perfect and only cost me $2 to get made.

The moral of the story, the Porsche dealers could care less and know little to nothing about their classic cars. BMW on the other hand is very supportive of their early cars.

I would try a local locksmith. You won't be the first guy to come in with this problem. Which reminds me, I need to get another backup key made (just in case).

The first thing I do when I buy a used car is have a new key cut for it. Then I use the new key and put the original in a safe. You should never own any car with only one key unless it's a newer model and you have the key code that a dealer needs to cut a new one.

Mecury26 - call these guys and see if they can help you:

City Lock
(303) 444-4407
2898 30th St
Boulder, CO 80301

The locksmith there is pretty good with automotive stuff. He knew that there needed to be a special mod (long story) to make a key work in both doors and ignition in my 95 S6 Avant. The local dealer wasn't so on it.

Might be good for your P car needs.

Good luck.

If the key is worn...wouldn't the locks and ingnition be worn also? May be a new sharp key wouldnt work as well as a key that has been going in and out for 30+ years. Just a thought.

Thanks, but I am good on keys. I sorted this out myself and with the local lock smith.

Thanks,

Chuck