[Recommended Fix] Dealer says key code unavailable for 1981 Porsche 911

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Alphabeta
Member since November 2022 • 70 posts

Looking for my 1981 Porsche 911's factory key code to program a key

Posted on January 30, 2025
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Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (6)

Ziggystar
Member • 94 posts

My 1981 Porsche 911 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 47 posts

My 1981 Porsche 911's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 127 posts

My 1981 Porsche 911 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 73 posts

My 1981 Porsche 911's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 70 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1981 Porsche 911's key code.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 39 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1981 Porsche 911.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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