[Solution] My Porsche 911 GT3 RS won’t start - key code lost

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Codeninja
Member since November 2021 • 128 posts

How can I retrieve my Porsche 911 GT3 RS's key code to make a spare key?

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 GT3 RS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Timemachine
Member • 37 posts

My Porsche 911 GT3 RS might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 136 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Trying this instead.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 98 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 64 posts

Really need the key code for my Porsche 911 GT3 RS, thanks for sharing!

April 26, 2025 Reply

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