[Free Solution] Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Ironman
Member since March 2023 • 14 posts

Need my Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on September 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1051 posts

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

Posted on September 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostymug
Member • 131 posts

Will this work for older Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolets? Mine's a 2009.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 63 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet too.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 129 posts

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

September 13, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 115 posts

I tried this with my Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 14, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 51 posts

My Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 24 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet.

September 16, 2024 Reply

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