[Solution] Bought a replacement key - now 2021 Porsche 911 won’t turn over

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Diana
Member since March 2023 • 11 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2021 Porsche 911 for key programming?

Posted on March 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 919 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Porsche 911. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Xrayspecs
Member • 13 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2021 Porsche 911.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 145 posts

My 2021 Porsche 911 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 52 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2021 Porsche 911.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 71 posts

Same issue here with my 2021 Porsche 911, let me know if it works.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 35 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2021 Porsche 911's mystery code.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 51 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2021 Porsche 911.

March 20, 2025 Reply

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