[Method] Dealer charging $150 for Porsche 911 Type 997 key code - alternatives?

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Supernova
Member since January 2022 • 10 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Porsche 911 Type 997?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1552 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche 911 Type 997. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Javaking
Member • 131 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Porsche 911 Type 997.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 80 posts

My Porsche 911 Type 997 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 46 posts

Following along—same issue with my Porsche 911 Type 997.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 22 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Porsche 911 Type 997.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 114 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Porsche 911 Type 997 too!

December 25, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 42 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Porsche 911 Type 997s?

December 26, 2024 Reply

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