[It Worked!] 2017 Porsche Cayenne remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Wildthing
Member since November 2022 • 30 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2017 Porsche Cayenne?

Posted on November 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1630 posts

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

Posted on November 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Xrayspecs
Member • 9 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Porsche Cayenne before?

November 30, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 135 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2017 Porsche Cayenne?

December 01, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 7 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2017 Porsche Cayenne key issue.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 128 posts

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

December 03, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 56 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2017 Porsche Cayenne key issues!

December 04, 2024 Reply

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