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

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Gizmoguy
Member since December 2021 • 105 posts

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

Posted on February 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1104 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Digitaldude
Member • 78 posts

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

February 04, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 124 posts

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

February 05, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 91 posts

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

February 06, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 149 posts

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

February 07, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 150 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster for a while.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 33 posts

I’m not alone! My 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is doing the same thing.

February 09, 2025 Reply

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