[Archived] 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur key reader not responding - code issue?

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Darthvader
Member since January 2022 • 49 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur keys?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 135 posts

My 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 80 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur too!

February 24, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 71 posts

Does this method work for the 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models from 2010 onward?

February 25, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 89 posts

If this works for my 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, I owe you big time.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 139 posts

My 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 141 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur.

February 28, 2025 Reply

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