[Update] I need to recover my Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet's key code

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Wildthing
Member since February 2022 • 22 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1448 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Windwalker
Member • 32 posts

Same issue here with my Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet, let me know if it works.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 110 posts

Anyone try this on a Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet with push-button start?

August 16, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 119 posts

My Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 24 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 50 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet for days.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 115 posts

I’m not alone! My Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet is doing the same thing.

August 20, 2024 Reply

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