[Archived] VIN-based key code for 2012 Porsche Cayman - is it reliable?

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Xenogamer
Member since April 2023 • 84 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2012 Porsche Cayman to program a key?

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Porsche Cayman. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Frostydog
Member • 137 posts

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

April 19, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 99 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2012 Porsche Cayman, following this thread.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 9 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2012 Porsche Cayman.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 43 posts

Will this work for older 2012 Porsche Caymans? Mine's a 2009.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 48 posts

Just tried this on my 2012 Porsche Cayman—anyone else have success?

April 23, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 47 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2012 Porsche Cayman too!

April 24, 2025 Reply

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