[Confirmed] Does warranty cover key code cost for 2017 Porsche Macan S?

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Where's the key code stored on a 2017 Porsche Macan S for programming keys?

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Was about to tow my 2017 Porsche Macan S. Let me try this first.

My 2017 Porsche Macan S won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2017 Porsche Macan S for a while.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2017 Porsche Macan S—need the code first.

Still can’t find the code for my 2017 Porsche Macan S. This might do it.

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