[Status: Resolved] Urgent: I need the key programming code for my 1956 Porsche 356

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Quicksilver
Member since December 2021 • 58 posts

Need my 1956 Porsche 356's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1611 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1956 Porsche 356. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Viperstrike
Member • 132 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1956 Porsche 356 all week. Hope this helps.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 31 posts

Anyone try this on a 1956 Porsche 356 with push-button start?

February 10, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 85 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1956 Porsche 356. Trying this now.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 5 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1956 Porsche 356.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 100 posts

I need this so bad for my 1956 Porsche 356. Subscribed!

February 13, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 120 posts

My 1956 Porsche 356 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

February 14, 2025 Reply

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