Entry & Drive Dummy key Mod
#1
Entry & Drive Dummy key Mod
Hi guys,
My 2010 PTT with Entre&Drive came with a cheap black plastic key which doesn't offer the right premium feel you should expect when you fire up the V8 engine.
So I decided to spend huge money to replace it with an OEM Chrome mat dummy key that now seems to come standard.
New Part Number is : 7PP919157A listed at a price of 18€ in France.
http://suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991EAD.html
Replacement takes 20 seconds. Turn the dummy key to the far left and hold it that way 10 seconds. You will hear a click that unlocks the mechanism. Turn back the dummy key to its normal standby position and you can then remove it.
It feels and looks much better imho.
My 2010 PTT with Entre&Drive came with a cheap black plastic key which doesn't offer the right premium feel you should expect when you fire up the V8 engine.
So I decided to spend huge money to replace it with an OEM Chrome mat dummy key that now seems to come standard.
New Part Number is : 7PP919157A listed at a price of 18€ in France.
http://suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991EAD.html
Replacement takes 20 seconds. Turn the dummy key to the far left and hold it that way 10 seconds. You will hear a click that unlocks the mechanism. Turn back the dummy key to its normal standby position and you can then remove it.
It feels and looks much better imho.
#5
Just a month ago I masked the center portion off using blue tape and painted it red along with clear to match the dials. I thought if it turned out badly I'd go the same route as you. So far I like it!
Last edited by cheetos72; 09-21-2015 at 05:22 PM. Reason: Added image
#7
I had gone the same route with the newer key switch a few months back. I have noticed that they now have painted key switches available. http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUPKS.html
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#8
I have a post on an S I'm looking to buy. Talked to the dealer about the keyless entry. He said out here, SF Bay Area there is a high chance your car will have the windows broken if the dummy key is left in the ignition. I was told that at least once a week someone comes in with a broken window because the crooks think someone left their key in the car.
Sad this happens. Wish Porsche could come up with real keyless system like a BMW has. Still want the S if deal happens, but just some FYI to those with the keyless entry.
Sad this happens. Wish Porsche could come up with real keyless system like a BMW has. Still want the S if deal happens, but just some FYI to those with the keyless entry.
#11
You're not concerned that someone will break your window and think they can steal your car?
Just picked up a 2014 S and the dealer told me how they are getting several cars a month to have Windows replaced.
It's a nice town where the dealer is and I live in a nice neighborhood but crime has no boundaries.
Hope it never happens to any of you but I'm glad I don't have the "dummy" key.
Just picked up a 2014 S and the dealer told me how they are getting several cars a month to have Windows replaced.
It's a nice town where the dealer is and I live in a nice neighborhood but crime has no boundaries.
Hope it never happens to any of you but I'm glad I don't have the "dummy" key.
#12
You're not concerned that someone will break your window and think they can steal your car?
Just picked up a 2014 S and the dealer told me how they are getting several cars a month to have Windows replaced.
It's a nice town where the dealer is and I live in a nice neighborhood but crime has no boundaries.
Hope it never happens to any of you but I'm glad I don't have the "dummy" key.
Just picked up a 2014 S and the dealer told me how they are getting several cars a month to have Windows replaced.
It's a nice town where the dealer is and I live in a nice neighborhood but crime has no boundaries.
Hope it never happens to any of you but I'm glad I don't have the "dummy" key.
But I'd take a broken window every once in a while in order to avoid having to put that toy car into the ignition every time I wanted to turn it on, or having to fumble for it in my pocket simply to get into the car. It's really convenient when your hands are full and you don't have to find the key just to open the door or trunk.
Last edited by NiceCar; 09-25-2015 at 01:03 PM.
#14
I have a post on an S I'm looking to buy. Talked to the dealer about the keyless entry. He said out here, SF Bay Area there is a high chance your car will have the windows broken if the dummy key is left in the ignition. I was told that at least once a week someone comes in with a broken window because the crooks think someone left their key in the car.
#15
All points valid. But we have gotten lazy with all out tricks and technology. Now we don't want to get a key out of our pocket!! Funny.
Keys in a car are becoming newspapers!!
Keys in a car are becoming newspapers!!