[Solved] Where can I get the key programming code for my 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster?

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Looking for my 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster's factory key code to program a key

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Does this method work for the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster models from 2010 onward?

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster key issues!

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster.

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster as well.

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