[Update] Dealer refusing key code for my 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche - options?

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Quantumq
Member since December 2021 • 145 posts

How can I access my 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1768 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Gamerpro
Member • 53 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 88 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche. This might do it.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 128 posts

My 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 83 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche. Trying this now.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 87 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 41 posts

Been here before with my 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche. Let’s see if this one works.

March 27, 2025 Reply

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