[Verified] Replacing immobilizer module on 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman - need to reprogram?

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Cyberninja
Member since March 2022 • 148 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman?

Posted on April 22, 2025
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Posted on April 23, 2025

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Techguru
Member • 116 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman. This is a lifesaver.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 12 posts

I have the same 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
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I have the same 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 25, 2025 Reply

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