[Free Fix] All keys lost for Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, how to retrieve code?

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

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My Porsche 911 Carrera GTS won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.

I’ve got a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, would this method still work?

This just might solve my Porsche 911 Carrera GTS's ignition issue.

Does this method work for the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS models from 2010 onward?

I really hope this trick works on my Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.

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