[Solution] How do I bypass the immobilizer code on my Porsche Panamera Turbo ST?

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Outlawjoe
Member since May 2023 • 28 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Porsche Panamera Turbo ST?

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1952 posts

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

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Easymoney
Member • 86 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Porsche Panamera Turbo ST.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 127 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Porsche Panamera Turbo ST as well.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 133 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Porsche Panamera Turbo ST—might work for mine too.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 39 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Porsche Panamera Turbo ST won’t recognize the key.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 14 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Porsche Panamera Turbo ST this hard?!

August 25, 2024 Reply

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