Question 1

Are you licensed and insured to work on Porsche vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EZ Car Keyz is licensed through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, the state agency that regulates automotive locksmiths. We carry full liability insurance on every job.

On a 2000 Porsche 911 specifically, you want someone who understands how the immobilizer and the remote flip key interact as a system, not just someone who cuts metal. The 996 generation is older enough that it doesn't require the factory security-data access protocols that newer vehicles demand, but it still has real immobilizer technology that needs proper equipment and know-how. A vehicle at this price point deserves someone with credentials, the right tools, and experience with the car.

Question 2

How do I know you're not a scam locksmith?

Accepted Answer

Ask before anyone rolls: get the company name, a license number, and a firm written quote tied to your specific vehicle. If the price changes the moment someone shows up, that's your answer.

Porsche keys attract inflated quotes because people assume anything with a Stuttgart crest costs a fortune to service. That drives some owners toward suspiciously cheap online offers or unlicensed operators. Neither ends well. We give you a real number on the phone for your exact year and model, and that number holds when I arrive.

Question 3

Will the replacement key work exactly like the original?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On a 2000 Porsche 911, the replacement remote flip key needs to do two things: the transponder side has to be recognized by the immobilizer so the engine will run, and the remote side has to be paired so your central locking responds. We handle both before the job is done.

We also test everything on the spot, multiple ignition cycles and a full run of the remote functions, before I hand the key over. There are forum threads from 996 owners who got replacement keys that lost programming later because the configuration wasn't properly verified at the time of service. That doesn't happen when the work is done right in front of you.

Question 4

My 2000 Porsche 911 starts fine but the remote buttons on the flip key stopped working. Do I need a whole new key?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. On the 996, the transponder that talks to the immobilizer and the remote transmitter that runs the central locking are two separate systems sharing one key housing. If the car starts without complaint, the transponder side is doing its job. The remote failure is a different problem.

First thing to check is the battery in the key fob itself. A weak cell can kill the remote range or stop it entirely while the transponder keeps working just fine, since those chips are passive and don't need power. If a fresh battery doesn't bring it back, the remote may need to be re-paired to the car's receiver, which is something I can handle on site. Full key replacement is a last resort, not the starting point.

Question 5

I have no working key at all for my 2000 Porsche 911. Is all-keys-lost even possible on this car?

Accepted Answer

It is possible, but it's a longer job than adding a spare to a car that already has a working key. All-keys-lost on the 996 generation means the immobilizer system has no reference key to learn from, so the process involves reading and working with the immobilizer directly rather than just enrolling a new key alongside an existing one.

It takes more time and more equipment than the add-a-key scenario. If you have even one key that still turns the ignition, even one with dead remote buttons or a worn blade, hold onto it. That changes the job considerably. If you're truly starting from zero, call me with the VIN and we'll talk through what the job looks like for your specific car before I head out.

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