[Free Solution] Where's the key code stored in a 2018 Porsche Macan GTS for making new keys?

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Timemachine
Member since April 2022 • 106 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2018 Porsche Macan GTS?

Posted on March 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Porsche Macan GTS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 24, 2025

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Flyingdutch
Member • 93 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2018 Porsche Macan GTS, following this thread.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 31 posts

My 2018 Porsche Macan GTS's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

March 25, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 105 posts

Will this work for older 2018 Porsche Macan GTSs? Mine's a 2009.

March 26, 2025 Reply

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