[Archived] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my Porsche Turbo?

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Shadowfax
Member since August 2022 • 69 posts

Need my Porsche Turbo's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Porsche Turbo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (3)

Quantumflux
Member • 41 posts

Been here before with my Porsche Turbo. Let’s see if this one works.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 114 posts

My Porsche Turbo just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 132 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Porsche Turbo owner.

October 16, 2024 Reply

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