[Confirmed] Keyless entry fails on Porsche 718 Boxster T Convertible - immobilizer active?

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Ironwill
Member since October 2021 • 147 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Porsche 718 Boxster T Convertible

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche 718 Boxster T Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Iceberg
Member • 34 posts

Just tried this on my Porsche 718 Boxster T Convertible—anyone else have success?

September 21, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 68 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Porsche 718 Boxster T Convertible. Giving it a go myself.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 76 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Porsche 718 Boxster T Convertible?

September 23, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 30 posts

Been here before with my Porsche 718 Boxster T Convertible. Let’s see if this one works.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 73 posts

Been stuck with my Porsche 718 Boxster T Convertible for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 87 posts

My Porsche 718 Boxster T Convertible needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

September 26, 2024 Reply

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