[Status: Resolved] Looking for my 2006 Porsche Cayenne's key code to program a new key fob

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Pandaking
Member since January 2022 • 17 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2006 Porsche Cayenne to make keys?

Posted on November 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 648 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 29, 2024

Replies (5)

Hotshot
Member • 120 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2006 Porsche Cayenne.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 59 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2006 Porsche Cayenne.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 148 posts

Trying this on my 2006 Porsche Cayenne later. Will report back.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 15 posts

Been here before with my 2006 Porsche Cayenne. Let’s see if this one works.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 21 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2006 Porsche Cayenne.

December 03, 2024 Reply

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