[Issue Closed] Can car wash access key code for 1987 Porsche Targa?

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Zerogravity
Member since April 2022 • 115 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1987 Porsche Targa to make keys?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 Porsche Targa. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Whiterabbit
Member • 116 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1987 Porsche Targa, hope this helps.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 22 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1987 Porsche Targa—might work for mine too.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 19 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1987 Porsche Targas?

November 23, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 103 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1987 Porsche Targa?

November 24, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 54 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1987 Porsche Targa.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 126 posts

My 1987 Porsche Targa is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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