[Archived] Can’t start my 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo, ignition code missing

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Luckyluke
Member since May 2022 • 64 posts

Need my 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on March 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1038 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Vectorx
Member • 107 posts

I tried this with my 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 11, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 110 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2017 Porsche 911 Turbos?

March 12, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 64 posts

Same problem on my 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo. Watching for any working solutions.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 135 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo. Need the code badly.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 42 posts

My 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

March 15, 2025 Reply

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