[Confirmed] Looking for my Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet's key code to program a new key fob

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Wildcard
Member since November 2022 • 93 posts

How can I access my Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet's key code to program new keys?

Posted on April 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Yellowsub
Member • 71 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet for days.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 88 posts

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

April 24, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 34 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?

April 25, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 25 posts

Following along—same issue with my Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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