[Free Fix] My 1997 Bentley Brooklands is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 1997 Bentley Brooklands?

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I tried this with my 1997 Bentley Brooklands but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Can’t believe this worked on my 1997 Bentley Brooklands. Huge thanks!

Struggling with the same issue on my 1997 Bentley Brooklands, following this thread.

I have a 2011 1997 Bentley Brooklands, will this method work for that year?

Finally, something that might help with my 1997 Bentley Brooklands's key code issue!

I’ve been locked out of my 1997 Bentley Brooklands all week. Hope this helps.

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