[It Worked!] Can rental company give key code for 2017 Porsche Panamera Base?

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Need my 2017 Porsche Panamera Base's key code to program a new transponder key

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This trick worked for my buddy's 2017 Porsche Panamera Base. Giving it a go myself.

Been stuck with my 2017 Porsche Panamera Base for weeks. This might be the fix.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2017 Porsche Panamera Base.

Just tried this on my 2017 Porsche Panamera Base—anyone else have success?

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2017 Porsche Panamera Base.

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