[Confirmed] Key cloning didn’t work - 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo still needs code

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Vortexx
Member since November 2022 • 117 posts

Need my 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 688 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Killerbee
Member • 149 posts

I have the same 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 122 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo too.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 18 posts

My 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 13 posts

If this works for my 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, I owe you big time.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 130 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 143 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo?

April 20, 2025 Reply

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