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924er · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:17 am Post subject: lost keys = (

Hello all!
About two days ago my house got robbed and for some reason they took my only Porsche key my but not the car. So now Im stuck with a 924 that can't move. I called about 5 locksmiths and they said they could anything about it. Same with the porsche dealer. I Checked ebay for ignition sets but I only found one for a 88' 924 944. So is there anything I can do besides donate my car to the blind society? I just replaced the Head and the car is running great, I don't want it to go for waste.

Thanks
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80' Porsche 924 NA - Slower then a S L O W
86' Porsche 951- New toy

Bumblebee77 · Joined: 09 May 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Brisbane

Keep trying locksmiths. You'll get someone eventually. There's been a bit of chat lately about businesses that for whatever reason won't touch our cars. Eventually you'll get someone who'll understand its not like a ridiculously exotic or complicated car and work on it for you.

Don't give in yet.
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77 NA 924
Hopefully one day a little sleeper... although at this point i'll settle for the bloody thing to start...

Boostsideways · Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 100 Location: CT, Southbury

If thats the problem ill take it! but seriously try around more. dont be so lazy. Its worth it!
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Just wait 'till my turbo starts firin' the RPM LZR!
My car= Porsche 924 turbo, 1982.

ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

if the doors are locked use a coat hanger to pull up on the lock pin.

remove the exterior passenger door handle. take it in to the locksmith of your choice. tell them it's for a vw. they should be able to cut a new key within half a day max. I just did this and I got two keys for $30.

to remove the door handle, there is a phillips head screw on the vertical door jamb of the door itself. remove it. slide the handle forward and it will pop out of the two holes. be careful not to damage the gaskets. the handle will now be attached only by two plastic clips the connect the lock linkage and the latch linkage. you can remove these with some effort using dental picks, but you may find it easier to do by removing the door card and accessing from the inside of the door.
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Lost my RX7 keys and a locksmith came in a van and made a new one from a blank in less than 30 minutes (using the hatch lock as a guide). I think it cost around $20.
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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

You better disable your 924, the crooks might be waiting to come back and get it.
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1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan

Nobbi · Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 1396 Location: Germany

Walk through your next local car-wrecker get old keys from 924 s, there are only 4 diffrent sets of keys/locks.
We found out on a 924 meeting........
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NA 924 - april/1977- 4-speed-audi gearbox.
500.000 km with fun.....and new toy:Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet.Other car Daimler c-class cabby,brandnew..Plus : DEUTZ 4005 tractor Built 1967

Mahatma Gadhni · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 162 Location: Croatia

WHAT?!?

I've heard of people unlocking other people's Mk1 and Mk2 Golfs using their own keys but to do that on porsches...
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1984 924 2.0 NA

924er · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:41 am Post subject:

Dont worry my Porsche is disabled its not going anywhere!

Some locksmiths told me that california passed a law saying they cant make car keys, only the dealer can.
I found someone about 2 hrs away from here and he claims all he needs from me is my model and VIN # and he can make me a key for $60.
does that sound legit to you guys?

thats my only option for now
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80' Porsche 924 NA - Slower then a S L O W
86' Porsche 951- New toy

Bumblebee77 · Joined: 09 May 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Brisbane

What on earth would he need a VIN for?
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77 NA 924
Hopefully one day a little sleeper... although at this point i'll settle for the bloody thing to start...

Min · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:09 am Post subject: