[Completed] 1989 Bentley Eight immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Quicksilver
Member since July 2023 • 127 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 1989 Bentley Eight?

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 15, 2024

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Papasmurf
Member • 85 posts

Saved me from towing my 1989 Bentley Eight. Thanks!

December 15, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 81 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1989 Bentley Eight too.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
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I need this so bad for my 1989 Bentley Eight. Subscribed!

December 17, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
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Following this for my 1989 Bentley Eight. Please update if it works!

December 18, 2024 Reply

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