Mold JackintheBoxster - 7 years ago |
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JackintheBoxster
I recently had my master control unit replaced because I'd flooded the original, but had to have a new key made, which I did at the local Porsche of Arlington. The first key failed, was unable to unlock the doors remotely, and was replaced, the second did the same thing after several weeks. The first time they said the first replacement key had a bad head, now they say if this happens again it could be mold. I can't smell any, but is this possible or more likely than another bad key head?
Re: Mold JackintheBoxster - 7 years ago |
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JackintheBoxster
You know, the more I think about this, the less sense it makes. It was the key that failed, and then the replacement key worked. This sounds like a key problem, not something to do with mold or anything else on the car itself, otherwise, why would replacing the key fix the problem?
Re: Mold JackintheBoxster - 7 years ago |
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JackintheBoxster
I only have one key, which was made (covered by insurance) when I had the master control unit under the driver's seat replace because of flooding. Mold is possible, although the car has been dry (covered at night or inside) for weeks and since it's been blindingly hot here, I'm not sure the mold could survive. However, my point is that since the earlier keys' failure to work was fixed by replacing the key, not doing anything under the seat, the notion that any mold might be at fault seems to me to be a canard.
Re: Mold JackintheBoxster - 7 years ago |
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JackintheBoxster
I think I'll just ask my mechanic about mold when he gets back. Asking questions at dealers has always gotten me into expensive trouble that has not solved any problems, at least since my extended service warranty expired.
Excellent idea, I'll try tonight. *NM* JackintheBoxster - 7 years ago |