[Status: Resolved] Can stereo installer access key code for 2016 Porsche 911?

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Outlawstar
Member since October 2021 • 146 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2016 Porsche 911 keys?

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1883 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Porsche 911. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (3)

Cosmokid
Member • 146 posts

My 2016 Porsche 911 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 36 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 Porsche 911.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 57 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2016 Porsche 911.

January 02, 2025 Reply

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