[Answered] Dealer charging $150 for 1996 Bentley Brooklands key code - alternatives?

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Icedragon
Member since April 2022 • 114 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 1996 Bentley Brooklands for key programming?

Posted on April 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Bentley Brooklands. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Yellowbird
Member • 69 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1996 Bentley Brooklands, hope someone can help.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 25 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1996 Bentley Brooklands, would this method still work?

April 06, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 116 posts

My 1996 Bentley Brooklands refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 131 posts

This just might solve my 1996 Bentley Brooklands's ignition issue.

April 08, 2025 Reply

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