From: Jim Bailey [jim@928intl.com] Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 1:45 PM To: 928 Subject: [928] RE: S4 Keys? the 928 key is cut on a standard key machine (traced) BUT you must have a approximately $150 adapter to hold the key and blank at the correct angle. Few locksmiths see enough 928s to make this capital investment worth while . Porsche dealers rarely have a key machine they order keys by VIN # from P C N A who has the codes and can cut keys by code (but only for U S A delivery cars ). Dealers are somewhat reluctant to do this because often the new key does not work ( not correctly cut ) or the locks have been changed and does not work! . I do have blank keys ( plain plastic head ), We also do have the ability to copy a key but must have a key to copy . We also can restack your locks to work with the same key (the way it was when the car was new) . And NO the keys are not LASER CUT or any of the other magic processes which I have often heard . Jim Bailey 928 International Jim@928intl.com www.928intl.com (714)632-9288 -----Original Message----- From: Bill Ball [mailto:wmball@pacbell.net] Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 9:37 PM To: 928 Subject: [928] RE: Key Light Battery? OK, this will solve ALL of your problems. Here's a source for the battery at $1.25: http://www.mdsbattery.com/shop/productprofile.asp?ProductGroupID=736 Some equivalent batteries if you want to look locally: Kodak KA625 Ray-O-Vac R625 Duracell PX625A Panasonic LR9 Battery is alkaline 1.5V 180mAh 6.1mm x 15.5mm To those with broken lighted key heads, I bought a replacement head from 928 Intl for $15. It has held up well for two years with just average maintenance. Looks cool and OEM. Even cooler is painted crest lighted head selling on eBay for $20-26. Wally did a nice write up on the full battery design specs, key head annual maintenance and test procedures as well as a step-by-step guide to lighted head replacement, but I can't find the link. Bill 89 S4 From: Curt Nichols [mailto:curt@sharksatplay.com] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 7:51 PM To: 928 Subject: [928] Replacing the keyhead My GT's lighted keyhead was missing the button, after I had unwittingly made a real-life "parts explosion" of the keyhead a couple times. The replacement keyhead has been sitting on the kitchen counter, taunting me, so I embarked upon replacing the keyhead today. Upon reviewing tips page instructions for replacing the keyhead I was convinced that I knew the more "proper" method ;), so I'm sharing it, at least for reference. (I think this is easier.) Required tool: one rather small flat blade screwdriver. No vice. No second pair of hands. But you can't be squeamish about dealing with small parts. Practice this two or three times and it's downright easy. Key orientation: lay the key on a flat surface, with the button facing up (or the empty hole, with my key). The point of the key is toward you, the head is away. DISASSEMBLY: - Locate recessed area on right side of key. Insert small screwdriver blade and twist. This loosens the cover that holds the innards in. - Remove the cover. Remove the button and battery, for convenience. - Locate the locking bolt. It runs diagonally from the right side of the keyhead to a notch in the key. On the right end of the bolt, it is held in place by a spring and a piece that retains the spring. - The retainer piece operates in guillotine fashion. Remember how this piece is oriented! On the right side, use the screwdriver blade to pry the piece upward (from underneath, much like you did with the cover). They spring will shoot out and be lost forever. You must find the spring. Do not let the spring get lost in your notebook keyboard has you write up instructions. - Slide the locking bolt to the right. This releases the key from the keyhead. - Remove the key from the keyhead. ASSEMBLY: - Insert key into your new keyhead. The notch on the base of the key must be on the right-hand side. - Slide the locking bolt to the left. This holds the key in the keyhead. The spring should now be resting in the right-hand end of the locking bolt, with its other end just outside the right side of the keyhead. - Slide the "guillotine" retainer piece back into place. It is impeded by the spring--don't force it, just slide it in to meet the spring. The guillotine must be level, not cocked to one side. - While gently holding the guillotine in place, use the small screwdriver blade to compress the spring; holding the blade horizontal, push it in toward the bolt. When the screwdriver blade is visible to the left of the guillotine, just slide the guillotine down and remove the screwdriver blade. Ensure the guillotine is firmly seated. - Replace the battery and button. - Snap the cover back in place. You're done. Wasn't that a barrel of monkeys?