[Confirmed] Dealer being difficult about 1994 Porsche 964 key code

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Vikingking
Member since April 2022 • 116 posts

Need my 1994 Porsche 964's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Porsche 964. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Wildthing
Member • 125 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1994 Porsche 964 this hard?!

November 09, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 8 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1994 Porsche 964.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 82 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1994 Porsche 964?

November 11, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 128 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1994 Porsche 964.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 48 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 1994 Porsche 964!

November 13, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 10 posts

Desperate to get my 1994 Porsche 964 running again. Trying this tonight.

November 14, 2024 Reply

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