[Fixed] Getting key code for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow with keyless entry

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Neontiger
Member since June 2022 • 73 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1985 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Betatest
Member • 106 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 136 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 138 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow as well.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 69 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow for a while.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 120 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. This is a lifesaver.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 120 posts

Worked for someone with a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow? Need to hear it!

February 21, 2025 Reply

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