Suggestion for someone to create a key for my alarm?
 

Lost the alarm key for my '86 targa. I had the number of someone who could create a new key if I send them the switch but I've misplaved it. Can someone help with a suggestion?

Most locksmiths have the ability to "read" your original switch and make a new key from that. At least that is what my local locksmith told me. Some switches even have the "key number" on a label on the back of the switch as our Porsche egnitions mostly do.

Rahl

I'd heard the same but I have not found that to be the case. Three local locksmiths have been unable to help me.

Do a search for “rockdan_1786” they are in Florida and on eBay. Good recommendations from fellow Pelicans.

If your unit is the HUF style, most locksmiths will not know how to disassemble the unit to make a new key. The units are heat sealed (bonded) shut at the factory.

and the key blank is a 944 ignition key blank. probably easier just to order a new one from here.

This looks promising, although I have not sent my lock in yet.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-911-930-944-968-Alarm-Switch-Lock-Lost-Key-Rekey-Repairs-Estimate/262568714087?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid =p2060353.m1438.l2649

I just had my door apart and am loathe to open it up to remove the alarm switch. Anyone know if an old school locksmith can “read” a lock while switch in car?

Why not just replace with new switch and key. These used to be very common and I’m sure would be cheaper than a key. Drop by an alarm place, they should be able to help you.

Great idea!! The purists may cringe and they may still need to rip into the torturous door panel though.

I remember having to deal with this issue waaaaaay back in the day. I "think" that our customer had to take his car to a local Porsche dealership, show VIN and proof of ownership, and then Porsche created a key using their internal records. It seemed that the whole process took about 3-4 weeks, and the key was cut at the factory.

So the original PN was 91163710100 but i guess it's NLA you can probably get one from a dismantaller

It’s not too bad opening up the door panel nowdays - after doing it 100x already lol

Yeah I hear you! My most recent repair of the door panel and window has been my best and want to leave well enough alone. The day will come again soon I’m sure!!

one of these days i need to do this same job. it's been low on the priority list, so can't say when I'll get to it. I'm generally pretty good at figuring out how to disassemble things, and I've rekeyed and made keys for things in the past, so that was my plan here. hopefully when I get to it I can figure out a non-destructive way to disassembly the lock cylinder. When I finally get there I'll post what I find.

Had a similar problem with my old 944
 

My 1984 944 had the similar design alarm system, with the same missing key. I was able to remove the lock /Tumblr and give it to a local locksmith who was able to somehow without opening the lock fashion me a key that worked.

Later I came across a similar lock at a junkyard and picked it up for a spare. I took it to a different locksmith and asked him to cut a key. He was able to get a key that turned the tumblers in the lock, however it did not close and open the contacts properly. The contacts remained open despite the key turning in the lock.

The moral/advice of the story is: If you take the lock to a locksmith, test it with a multimeter when you pick it up.

I only need to find an old school hands on locksmith that can rekey my alarm switch while installed in my 911. I’m just lazy, don’t want dig into the door panel, at least for a while😳

While into the doors took the opportunity to remove the lock. After an extensive search found an old school locksmith that happened to have a guy who remembered working on these. $45 and a week later...
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1547075352.jpg

Must remember to test with multimeter as suggested previously.