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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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