[Confirmed] Dealer wants $200 for 1989 Porsche 944 PIN - other options?

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Younggun
Member since June 2023 • 84 posts

How can I find my 1989 Porsche 944's key code to program a new key?

Posted on March 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 950 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Porsche 944. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Laughingman
Member • 79 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1989 Porsche 944's mystery code.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 31 posts

I need this so bad for my 1989 Porsche 944. Subscribed!

March 12, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 35 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1989 Porsche 944. Need the code badly.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 133 posts

Just what I needed! My 1989 Porsche 944 has been acting up lately.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 133 posts

If this works for my 1989 Porsche 944, I owe you big time.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 65 posts

My 1989 Porsche 944's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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