[Free Fix] Where can I buy the programming code for a Porsche Boxster S?

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Xenonflash
Member since July 2022 • 63 posts

How to get my Porsche Boxster S's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1350 posts

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

Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (4)

Timelord
Member • 128 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Porsche Boxster S.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 94 posts

Following along—same issue with my Porsche Boxster S.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 112 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Porsche Boxster S. Huge thanks!

October 16, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 69 posts

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

October 17, 2024 Reply

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