[It Worked!] Need to program a key for my 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 but don’t have the code

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Icecold
Member since July 2022 • 145 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2011 Porsche Panamera 4?

Posted on December 06, 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 Panamera 4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Diana
Member • 131 posts

My 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 70 posts

My 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 109 posts

My 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 126 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 too!

December 10, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 53 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2011 Porsche Panamera 4, hope someone can help.

December 11, 2024 Reply

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