[Resolved] 1994 Porsche 928 keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Quantumq
Member since February 2023 • 68 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1994 Porsche 928

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Porsche 928. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Youngturk
Member • 11 posts

I tried this with my 1994 Porsche 928 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 05, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 16 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1994 Porsche 928.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 89 posts

My 1994 Porsche 928 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 07, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 9 posts

Same issue here with my 1994 Porsche 928, let me know if it works.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 25 posts

My 1994 Porsche 928 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 78 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1994 Porsche 928.

February 10, 2025 Reply

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