[It Worked!] Key cloning didn’t work - 1988 Bentley Eight still needs code

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Jedimaster
Member since August 2021 • 47 posts

How can I retrieve my 1988 Bentley Eight's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on October 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1988 Bentley Eight. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Replies (5)

Techwiz
Member • 39 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1988 Bentley Eight?

October 29, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 115 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1988 Bentley Eight.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 30 posts

My 1988 Bentley Eight just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 12 posts

My 1988 Bentley Eight's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 5 posts

My 1988 Bentley Eight refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 02, 2024 Reply

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