[Method] Porsche Carrera 4 S is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Gizmoguy
Member since March 2022 • 46 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Porsche Carrera 4 S to program a key?

Posted on March 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1952 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche Carrera 4 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 15, 2025

Replies (3)

Lionheart
Member • 39 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Porsche Carrera 4 S's key code issue!

March 15, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 81 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Porsche Carrera 4 S. Giving it a go myself.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 138 posts

Following along—same issue with my Porsche Carrera 4 S.

March 17, 2025 Reply

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