[Solved] How can I find my PORSCHE 996 3600 TURBO S's key code to program a new key?

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Omegared
Member since July 2022 • 78 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my PORSCHE 996 3600 TURBO S?

Posted on October 18, 2024
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Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Codeninja
Member • 79 posts

I’m not alone! My PORSCHE 996 3600 TURBO S is doing the same thing.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 126 posts

Desperate to get my PORSCHE 996 3600 TURBO S running again. Trying this tonight.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 8 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a PORSCHE 996 3600 TURBO S before?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 75 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my PORSCHE 996 3600 TURBO S.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 20 posts

This might finally help me unlock my PORSCHE 996 3600 TURBO S's key code.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my PORSCHE 996 3600 TURBO S!

October 24, 2024 Reply

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