[Archived] Looking for key code for my 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, any tips?

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Knightlight
Member since November 2022 • 102 posts

Looking for my 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet's key code to program a new key

Posted on September 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Hotshot
Member • 148 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 101 posts

Following this for my 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Please update if it works!

September 16, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 27 posts

Was about to tow my 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Let me try this first.

September 17, 2024 Reply

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