[Status: Resolved] Where is the key code hidden on Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2?

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Where's the key code hidden on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2 for key programming?

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Will this work for older Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2s? Mine's a 2009.

Finally, something that might help with my Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2's key code issue!

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Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2 before?

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