[It Worked!] 2002 Porsche 911 turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Killerbee
Member since September 2022 • 132 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2002 Porsche 911 - help?

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (4)

Javajunkie
Member • 144 posts

My 2002 Porsche 911 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 126 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2002 Porsche 911.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 35 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2002 Porsche 911 too!

January 02, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 78 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2002 Porsche 911 before?

January 03, 2025 Reply

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