[Solved] Can I get the immobilizer code for my 1987 Bentley Eight from the VIN?

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Laughingman
Member since February 2023 • 106 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 1987 Bentley Eight for key programming?

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 Bentley Eight. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Gizmoguy
Member • 53 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1987 Bentley Eight?

April 02, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 27 posts

Worked for someone with a 1987 Bentley Eight? Need to hear it!

April 03, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 140 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1987 Bentley Eight's key code.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 146 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1987 Bentley Eight.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 100 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1987 Bentley Eight, would this method still work?

April 06, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 72 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1987 Bentley Eight!

April 07, 2025 Reply

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