[Confirmed] Where is the key code stored on a 1986 Porsche 930?

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Hotrod
Member since May 2022 • 50 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1986 Porsche 930

Posted on October 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 17, 2024

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Alphawolf
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I need this so bad for my 1986 Porsche 930. Subscribed!

October 17, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 27 posts

My 1986 Porsche 930's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 6 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1986 Porsche 930, would this method still work?

October 19, 2024 Reply
Frostydog
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Waiting to see if this will work on my 1986 Porsche 930 as well.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
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I need this so bad for my 1986 Porsche 930. Subscribed!

October 21, 2024 Reply

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