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I’ve found that the locksmiths in the higher income neighborhoods typically have the software/programmers if you REALLY want to avoid the dealer and find a genuine key online (as stated above, the cheap Chinese clones usually won’t mate.)

My GF is the absolute worst at losing keys…lost keys to the Mercedes a few times…once in SoCal, once in NYC, once in Atlanta, once here in Greenville…probably not coincidence that when calling around a locksmiths in Laguna Beach (SoCal), Upper East Side (NYC), Buckhead (Atlanta), and GCC (Greenville) they were able to program and cut keys and we’re about $200 cheaper than the dealer…yet other parts of town told me to go to the dealer….not saying that’s always the case, but in big cities it’s seemed to be when the locksmiths have more volume and the ability to invest in the programmers…
 
Hi,
Do I need to get a key cut at the dealer?
lve bought a replacement aftermarket body as my original key’s spring clip is broken.
..just wondering about where to get the key cut- then I can transfer the internals over and put my Gulf racing body on..
cheers.
 
So can you program a key for a 15 Macan S? I’d like to buy a cheap key on eBay to program and put in the car for the 12 volt solutions remot
So can you program a key for a 15 Macan S? I’d like to buy a cheap key on eBay to program and put in the car for the 12 volt solutions remote start kit that’s out. It would be highly appreciated! Thank you!
So how did it all turn out for you? I've got a '17 GTS I went to do the exact same thing with (cheap key and 12V solutions remote start). Thanks for any info!
 
I just bought a 2018 S and of course it only came with one key. Dealer called the previous owner and no response. So friggen annoying. I bought Macan from a Hyundai dealership and they would not include a new key in deal. So I got a good deal on the Macan and am very happy with it. Ordered keyfob from Porsche dealer yesterday for 361$ (that’s after PCA discount). Ouch. Then they will charge me 197$ for programming. This mess + No owners manual (found one on eBay) + no rear luggage cover (bought new from ECS Tuning 345$) and a broken button window switch assembly (bought from P dealer 254$ And I will install). I feel like I got a great deal in the car with awesome options, so these few items aren’t too bad although annoying!
 
Just got this key cover from Amazon. Very good fit and nice!
 

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I think it’s for the US market. You are in Canada? BTW, these covers are of higher quality and better fit than most other covers I have used. They are about $20 so a bit more expensive than others too.
 
Does anyone know where I can find a key fob for a 2015 Macan S. Car was stolen from inside my garage. It was recovered but without the only key fob I had. Been sitting at the dealer for over 30 days. Dealer is telling me the fob must come from Porsche Germany and there are none available because of the "chip shortage". I don't care what it costs as the insurance company is paying to replace it.
 
Does anyone know where I can find a key fob for a 2015 Macan S. Car was stolen from inside my garage. It was recovered but without the only key fob I had. Been sitting at the dealer for over 30 days. Dealer is telling me the fob must come from Porsche Germany and there are none available because of the "chip shortage". I don't care what it costs as the insurance company is paying to replace it.
No idea if this would work or not or even fit but North Coast Keyless say they one, "lightly used" in stock.

Good luck with a solution.
 
I can't wait that long as it would cost me a lot of grievances to go this amount of time without my baby.

Any information on whom within the north Atlanta area (Cherokee county) can cut an electronic key for a 2015 Macan S?

The vehicle, as you know, is a keyless entry.

Whomever is reading this, I am really hoping and praying their is someone/some shop within your network that can work this miracle? Assuming they have access to the Porsche software.

Please write me back at: AJ +1 (904) 248 0596 or aja@sorba.ai
 
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