[Free Solution] Trying to program a new key for my 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet - where's the key code?

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Quantumleap
Member since July 2022 • 14 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet - where's the key code?

Posted on October 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 700 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Vikingking
Member • 19 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet this weekend.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 86 posts

My 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 30, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 103 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 70 posts

Was about to tow my 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. Let me try this first.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 113 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet!

November 02, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 55 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.

November 03, 2024 Reply

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