[Issue Closed] 2016 Porsche Macan immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Rogueone
Member since January 2022 • 17 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2016 Porsche Macan?

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 738 posts

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

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Redalert
Member • 113 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2016 Porsche Macan, hope someone can help.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 95 posts

Will this work if the 2016 Porsche Macan has an aftermarket alarm?

October 14, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 24 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 Porsche Macan before?

October 15, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 53 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2016 Porsche Macan—need the code first.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 112 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2016 Porsche Macan.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 91 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2016 Porsche Macan for days.

October 18, 2024 Reply

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