[Solved] Key cloning didn’t work - Porsche 718 Spyder RS still needs code

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Byteme
Member since May 2023 • 107 posts

Need my Porsche 718 Spyder RS's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 791 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche 718 Spyder RS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Flashgordon
Member • 96 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Porsche 718 Spyder RS—might work for mine too.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 21 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Porsche 718 Spyder RS?

August 30, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 136 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Porsche 718 Spyder RS?

August 31, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 48 posts

Been stuck with my Porsche 718 Spyder RS for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 59 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Porsche 718 Spyder RS's key code.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 23 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Porsche 718 Spyder RSs?

September 03, 2024 Reply

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