[Verified] Will insurance cover key code cost for 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

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Matrixfan
Member since July 2022 • 79 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 to make keys?

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Skywalker
Member • 90 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 101 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Huge thanks!

April 09, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 116 posts

I have the same 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 34 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4—need the code first.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 18 posts

My 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 54 posts

I need this so bad for my 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Subscribed!

April 13, 2025 Reply

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