[Resolved] How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Porsche 968?

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Oldschool
Member since November 2022 • 15 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Porsche 968 for key programming?

Posted on March 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1909 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche 968. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Yankeezulu
Member • 20 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Porsche 968.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 115 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Porsche 968 key code too.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 46 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Porsche 968?

March 22, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 12 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Porsche 968.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 14 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Porsche 968 too.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 102 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Porsche 968.

March 25, 2025 Reply

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