[Issue Closed] Where mechanics look for key code on Porsche Cayenne Base SUV

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Porsche Cayenne Base SUV

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Porsche Cayenne Base SUV owner.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Porsche Cayenne Base SUV this weekend.

Struggling with the same issue on my Porsche Cayenne Base SUV, following this thread.

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