[Solution] All Porsche Cayman Type 718 keys lost - how to reset immobilizer?

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Orangecrush
Member since January 2023 • 13 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Porsche Cayman Type 718

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1709 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche Cayman Type 718. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Xenoking
Member • 78 posts

My Porsche Cayman Type 718 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 131 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Porsche Cayman Type 718.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 12 posts

I’m not alone! My Porsche Cayman Type 718 is doing the same thing.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 89 posts

I tried this with my Porsche Cayman Type 718 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 04, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 122 posts

Worked for someone with a Porsche Cayman Type 718? Need to hear it!

February 05, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 86 posts

Trying this out on my Porsche Cayman Type 718 today—hoping it works.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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