[Update] Need my Porsche 928 S's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Porsche 928 S - help?

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I think my Porsche 928 S has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Porsche 928 S.

Been stuck with my Porsche 928 S for weeks. This might be the fix.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Porsche 928 S?

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Porsche 928 S for days.

My Porsche 928 S won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

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