[Answered] I bought a 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S and it didn’t come with a PIN code

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Eve
Member since February 2023 • 81 posts

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

Posted on May 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 21, 2025

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Hyperlink
Member • 40 posts

Was about to give up on my 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S, but this gives me hope.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 79 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S!

May 22, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 80 posts

My 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

May 23, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 41 posts

Desperate to get my 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S running again. Trying this tonight.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 16 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S too.

May 25, 2025 Reply

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