[Confirmed] 1990 Bentley Turbo ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Digitalx
Member since October 2021 • 108 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1990 Bentley Turbo to program a key?

Posted on December 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1600 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1990 Bentley Turbo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Vortexx
Member • 129 posts

My 1990 Bentley Turbo won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 123 posts

My 1990 Bentley Turbo is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 38 posts

Was about to give up on my 1990 Bentley Turbo, but this gives me hope.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 107 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1990 Bentley Turbo.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 35 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1990 Bentley Turbo.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 134 posts

Trying this out on my 1990 Bentley Turbo today—hoping it works.

December 16, 2024 Reply

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