[Update] Bought a used Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible, no key code - help!

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Xenomorph
Member since February 2022 • 133 posts

Looking for my Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible's factory key code to program a key

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1633 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Misterx
Member • 61 posts

Worked for someone with a Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible? Need to hear it!

August 17, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 101 posts

My Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 21 posts

I think my Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 80 posts

Was about to give up on my Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible, but this gives me hope.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 73 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible owner.

August 21, 2024 Reply

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