[Success] Locked out of my 2000 Porsche Carrera 4, missing PIN code

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Cosmokid
Member since October 2021 • 82 posts

Need my 2000 Porsche Carrera 4's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on May 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Porsche Carrera 4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 15, 2025

Replies (4)

Madhatter
Member • 20 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2000 Porsche Carrera 4!

May 15, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 121 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2000 Porsche Carrera 4, thanks for posting!

May 16, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 95 posts

This just might solve my 2000 Porsche Carrera 4's ignition issue.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 76 posts

Same issue here with my 2000 Porsche Carrera 4, let me know if it works.

May 18, 2025 Reply

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