[Answered] Programming new key for 1980 Porsche 911 - don’t know code

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Youngturk
Member since May 2023 • 61 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 1980 Porsche 911 for programming keys?

Posted on February 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1279 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1980 Porsche 911. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Happycamper
Member • 125 posts

Same issue here with my 1980 Porsche 911, let me know if it works.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 96 posts

Same issue here with my 1980 Porsche 911, let me know if it works.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 139 posts

My 1980 Porsche 911 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 97 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1980 Porsche 911.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 7 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1980 Porsche 911 key code too.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 35 posts

My 1980 Porsche 911 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 16, 2025 Reply

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