[Recommended Fix] Key code retrieval options for 1988 Porsche 911

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Irongiant
Member since December 2022 • 42 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 1988 Porsche 911?

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 973 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1988 Porsche 911. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Techwiz
Member • 52 posts

Desperate to get my 1988 Porsche 911 running again. Trying this tonight.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 12 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1988 Porsche 911 won’t recognize the key.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 68 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1988 Porsche 911 key code too.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 44 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1988 Porsche 911.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 95 posts

My 1988 Porsche 911 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 11, 2024 Reply

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