[Resolved] How do I retrieve the key code for my 1989 Porsche 911 to program a key?

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Laserbeam
Member since June 2022 • 101 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 1989 Porsche 911?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1759 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Porsche 911. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Charlie
Member • 73 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1989 Porsche 911. Trying this now.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 17 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1989 Porsche 911.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 64 posts

Will this work for older 1989 Porsche 911s? Mine's a 2009.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 139 posts

Been stuck with my 1989 Porsche 911 for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 139 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1989 Porsche 911 this hard?!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 32 posts

Desperate to get my 1989 Porsche 911 running again. Trying this tonight.

January 27, 2025 Reply

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