[Resolved] Porsche Panamera 4S Executive immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Rocketman
Member since June 2022 • 122 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Porsche Panamera 4S Executive for programming keys?

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1156 posts

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

Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 15 posts

Just tried this on my Porsche Panamera 4S Executive—anyone else have success?

October 15, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 121 posts

Trying this out on my Porsche Panamera 4S Executive today—hoping it works.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 45 posts

I have a 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive, will this method work for that year?

October 17, 2024 Reply

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