[Update] Where's the key code hidden on a Porsche 911 Targa 4S for key programming?

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Titanium
Member since January 2023 • 53 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Porsche 911 Targa 4S?

Posted on March 28, 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 Targa 4S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 29, 2025

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Xfactor
Member • 126 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Porsche 911 Targa 4S owner.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 14 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Porsche 911 Targa 4S for a while.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 118 posts

Desperate to get my Porsche 911 Targa 4S running again. Trying this tonight.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
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My Porsche 911 Targa 4S might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 01, 2025 Reply

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