[Method] Options when VIN is unreadable for 2000 Porsche Boxster key code

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Younggun
Member since May 2022 • 11 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2000 Porsche Boxster to make a spare key?

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1012 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Porsche Boxster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Codeninja
Member • 42 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2000 Porsche Boxster.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 72 posts

My 2000 Porsche Boxster's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 17, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 17 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2000 Porsche Boxster?

September 18, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 103 posts

Anyone try this on a 2000 Porsche Boxster with push-button start?

September 19, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 149 posts

My 2000 Porsche Boxster refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 68 posts

I’m not alone! My 2000 Porsche Boxster is doing the same thing.

September 21, 2024 Reply

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