[Archived] 1949 Bentley Mark VI not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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How can I access my 1949 Bentley Mark VI's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 25, 2025
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Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Jokersmile
Member • 20 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1949 Bentley Mark VI.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 109 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1949 Bentley Mark VI key issues!

March 27, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 124 posts

Just what I needed! My 1949 Bentley Mark VI has been acting up lately.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 25 posts

Was about to give up on my 1949 Bentley Mark VI, but this gives me hope.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Alice
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Desperate to get my 1949 Bentley Mark VI running again. Trying this tonight.

March 30, 2025 Reply

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