[Free Solution] Where can I get the key programming code for my Porsche Cayman?

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Porsche Cayman?

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Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Porsche Cayman.

Worked on my cousin’s Porsche Cayman—might work for mine too.

Was about to give up on my Porsche Cayman, but this gives me hope.

Using this on my Porsche Cayman now. Hope it works.

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