[Verified] Help needed - 2016 Porsche Boxster not recognizing replacement key

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Quantumx
Member since December 2021 • 18 posts

Looking for my 2016 Porsche Boxster's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 694 posts

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

Posted on December 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Yankeezulu
Member • 97 posts

This thread might save my 2016 Porsche Boxster. Thanks everyone!

December 24, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 142 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2016 Porsche Boxster's mystery code.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 135 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2016 Porsche Boxster all week. Hope this helps.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 137 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2016 Porsche Boxster's mystery code.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 46 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2016 Porsche Boxster.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 56 posts

My 2016 Porsche Boxster just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 29, 2024 Reply

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