[Confirmed Fix] Trying to revive old 2014 Porsche Cayman - no key code available

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Wildcard
Member since November 2021 • 97 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2014 Porsche Cayman key fob?

Posted on May 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 788 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2014 Porsche Cayman. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Javajunkie
Member • 144 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2014 Porsche Cayman.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 148 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2014 Porsche Cayman.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 49 posts

Anyone try this on a 2014 Porsche Cayman with push-button start?

May 16, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 124 posts

Been stuck with my 2014 Porsche Cayman for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 30 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2014 Porsche Cayman.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 134 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2014 Porsche Cayman key issue.

May 19, 2025 Reply

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