[Completed] My 2007 Porsche Cayman fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Irongiant
Member since June 2022 • 30 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2007 Porsche Cayman key fob?

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1698 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2007 Porsche Cayman. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Eve
Member • 82 posts

Anyone try this on a 2007 Porsche Cayman with push-button start?

January 25, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 100 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2007 Porsche Cayman, would this method still work?

January 26, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 37 posts

Desperate to get my 2007 Porsche Cayman running again. Trying this tonight.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 19 posts

Really need the key code for my 2007 Porsche Cayman, thanks for sharing!

January 28, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 44 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2007 Porsche Cayman before?

January 29, 2025 Reply

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