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Originally Posted by sabeo.m
Absolutely right, couldn’t agree more. Dealers do not cut keys, unless they have an Ace hardware store attached LOL. But what they can do is order a factory replacement
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In my experience the dealer was the best solution and they did not order replacement keys from Germany.
I ordered the proper blanks from our host.
I went to a local locksmith who used one of their own blanks to experiment if they could do it or not - nope, they made a completely butchered attempt but didnt charge me anything. I was glad they didnt chew up one of the blanks I had purchased. I even tried Ace hardware, no go. Fonally, I went to the Porsche dealer in Mpls and they parts guy cut two blanks that I brought in without any complaint and the charge was $10. He also said he cut them conservatively as he didnt want to go too far and to give them a try, should I want them adjusted further he would do it no charge.
Get the proper blanks, try a local locksmith but ask them to do up an attempt first, try the dealership if that doesnt work. As I mentioned earlier, the dealerships with the smaller cutting wheels can still do them. Or simply take in your VIN and registration and they will order a direct replacement from Germany albeit at a higher expence.
If you had the original owners manual, the key codes were put in there when delivered new. My owners manual no longer had that separate attachment. If you pull the ignition, the specific cut code is printed on it, as well as on the door lock. If you have those, its an even easier process to get blanks cut.