Question 1

What is the cheapest way to replace my 2007 Porsche Boxster key?

Accepted Answer

Call a mobile locksmith before you call anyone else. A replacement key for the 2007 Boxster is a metal key cut to your vehicle. There is no fob to source, no programming session to schedule, and no reason to tow the car anywhere. We decode your lock or use your key code, cut the blade on site, and you are done. The dealer will want an appointment, possibly multiple days, and will charge accordingly. With us it is one visit, done where the car is parked, for way less.

Question 2

How much harder is all-keys-lost on this car compared to just making a spare?

Accepted Answer

On the 2007 Boxster with a mechanical key setup, all-keys-lost is less dramatic than it sounds. We are not dealing with fob registration or module resets. The job is cutting a new key to the vehicle, which we do by decoding the lock or pulling the key code through proper channels. No working key needed as a reference.

That said, if the engine starts and immediately stalls with the new key, that points to an immobilizer issue that goes beyond just the cut. We diagnose that on site. The short answer: get a spare made while you still have a working key, because it is a simpler job and a faster visit.

Question 3

Are aftermarket keys for the 2007 Boxster worth it, or should I go OEM?

Accepted Answer

For a mechanical key on this generation, the blank quality matters more than the brand name on the box. The blade needs to be the correct profile for your locks and cut accurately. A low-quality blank can wear faster, stick in the ignition cylinder, or give you inconsistent starts if the cut tolerances are off. We use quality blanks verified for this vehicle. You are not paying for a logo, you are paying for a key that fits right and lasts.

Question 4

My 2007 Boxster key turns in the ignition but the engine starts and immediately stalls. Is that a key problem?

Accepted Answer

That specific symptom, starts and immediately dies, points to the immobilizer rather than the cut itself. The key turns because the mechanical part is fine, but the security system is not recognizing the anti-theft element and is shutting the engine back down. A worn or damaged key can cause this if the transponder component is not reading cleanly. A copied key from a hardware store or a generic blank that was not properly set up can cause it too. This is something I diagnose and handle on site. Do not assume you just need a recut before someone checks what the security system is actually seeing.

Question 5

My ignition cylinder on my 2007 Boxster feels stiff and the key is getting hard to turn. Is the cylinder going bad?

Accepted Answer

Common on these. A few things can cause it. The key blade itself may be worn enough that it is binding inside the cylinder. Debris and dried lubricant in the cylinder can do the same thing over time. A cylinder that has been forced with a worn key for a while will start to wear its own wafers.

First check: try the spare key if you have one. If the spare turns cleanly and the daily driver does not, the blade is the issue. If both feel stiff, the cylinder is the more likely culprit. Forcing it will make the problem worse and can eventually leave you with a key that will not come back out. Worth getting looked at before it gets to that point.

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