[Answered] Porsche 911 Carrera S won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Quantumq
Member since April 2023 • 92 posts

Need my Porsche 911 Carrera S's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 858 posts

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

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Jazzcat
Member • 86 posts

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

December 22, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 85 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Porsche 911 Carrera S.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 68 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Porsche 911 Carrera S.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 75 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Porsche 911 Carrera S.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 56 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Porsche 911 Carrera S too!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 23 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera S?

December 27, 2024 Reply

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