[Solved] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2011 Porsche Cayman?

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Superfly
Member since March 2022 • 133 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2011 Porsche Cayman

Posted on October 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Porsche Cayman. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Electricslide
Member • 95 posts

Was about to tow my 2011 Porsche Cayman. Let me try this first.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 9 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2011 Porsche Cayman—need the code first.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 64 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2011 Porsche Cayman. Trying this instead.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 123 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2011 Porsche Cayman this weekend.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 141 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2011 Porsche Cayman.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 72 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2011 Porsche Cayman.

November 01, 2024 Reply

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