[Confirmed Fix] 2001 Porsche 911 keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Pandaexpress
Member since January 2022 • 25 posts

Need my 2001 Porsche 911's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1882 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Porsche 911. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Frostbyte
Member • 36 posts

Using this on my 2001 Porsche 911 now. Hope it works.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 143 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2001 Porsche 911, would this method still work?

August 22, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 126 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2001 Porsche 911.

August 23, 2024 Reply

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