[Update] Trying to sync new fob with 1997 Porsche Boxster - code needed?

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Kingkong
Member since January 2023 • 37 posts

Need my 1997 Porsche Boxster's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1964 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Porsche Boxster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 150 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1997 Porsche Boxster key issues!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 148 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1997 Porsche Boxster before?

April 18, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 150 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1997 Porsche Boxster. Trying this now.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 66 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1997 Porsche Boxster.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 83 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1997 Porsche Boxster's key code issue!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 91 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1997 Porsche Boxster key issues!

April 22, 2025 Reply

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