[It Worked!] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Porsche 718 Boxster

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Electricslide
Member since January 2023 • 76 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Porsche 718 Boxster?

Posted on January 02, 2025
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. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 03, 2025

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Steelwolf
Member • 150 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Porsche 718 Boxster. Trying this now.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 123 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Porsche 718 Boxster this weekend.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 37 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Porsche 718 Boxster.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 16 posts

I need this so bad for my Porsche 718 Boxster. Subscribed!

January 06, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 98 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Porsche 718 Boxster.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 5 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Porsche 718 Boxster. Need the code badly.

January 08, 2025 Reply

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