[Archived] Porsche Panamera 4 EHybrid Sedan repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Urbanlegend
Member since December 2021 • 49 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Porsche Panamera 4 EHybrid Sedan?

Posted on October 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche Panamera 4 EHybrid Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Netsurfer
Member • 119 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Porsche Panamera 4 EHybrid Sedan key code too.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 87 posts

My Porsche Panamera 4 EHybrid Sedan might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 54 posts

My Porsche Panamera 4 EHybrid Sedan is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 50 posts

My Porsche Panamera 4 EHybrid Sedan's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 113 posts

Same problem on my Porsche Panamera 4 EHybrid Sedan. Watching for any working solutions.

October 25, 2024 Reply

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