[Free Solution] DIY method to find key code for 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera

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Kungfupanda
Member since June 2022 • 10 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera - where's the key code?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1190 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Yellowdog
Member • 60 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 82 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera for a while.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 67 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera?

September 26, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 58 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 119 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera. Trying this instead.

September 28, 2024 Reply

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