Lost keys 1990 944

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rufusgti

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2,532 posts

194 months

Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Hi
My wife has misplaced the keys to the Porsche. Now there's a pretty good chance they will show up where she has been today, but we can't check until the morning. What is the worst case with this though, the car is locked up at a secure location so I'm not concerned for it. But eventually, well. Eventually I will want my car back. So what happens then, with no keys. No spare unfortunately, it was for reasons I'm not quite sure of on the same fob.
Can Porsche run me a key if I show them the logbook?
Any help appreciated.

Twinfan

10,125 posts

106 months

Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Sounds like you'd need a locksmith and a new set of locks/ignition barrel/keys?

rufusgti

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2,532 posts

194 months

Wednesday 1st January 2020
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I have read online on some Porsche forums that Porsche can get me a key if I show them the vin, the logbook and some proof of ID.
Hopefully that is true. I shall have another look for the keys tomorrow and give them a call if no luck.

Pope

2,641 posts

249 months

Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Indeed you can order a key to VIN number providing the necessary ID / ownership criteria. Your local OPC can sort it. Hopefully the car still has the original lock set - if not the key to VIN will be different.

tr7v8

7,214 posts

230 months

Wednesday 1st January 2020
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rufusgti said:
I have read online on some Porsche forums that Porsche can get me a key if I show them the vin, the logbook and some proof of ID.
Hopefully that is true. I shall have another look for the keys tomorrow and give them a call if no luck.
Yup done it when I had my 944. Took 3-4 days.

ThePrincipal

92 posts

154 months

Thursday 2nd January 2020
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A similar thing happened a few years ago, we lost the 1 and only key to my Diablo. I was recommended a locksmith who was able to cut a key to the lock as it meant we didn’t have to wait (2 weeks) for a new one to arrive from Italy. Porsche may be able to get a new key to you a bit quicker.

rufusgti

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2,532 posts

194 months

Friday 3rd January 2020
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Thanks for your help. The keys turned up after all. But I will definitely get another spare cut asap.
Thanks

G944S

189 posts

114 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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Take a scan or photo of your key as a backup.

I had a spare one made from a scan of mine and was amazed to find it works!