[It Worked!] Bought a used 2009 Bentley Continental, no key code - help!

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Alphamale
Member since September 2022 • 121 posts

Need my 2009 Bentley Continental's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Bentley Continental. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 22, 2025

Replies (3)

Fastlane
Member • 102 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2009 Bentley Continental.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 40 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2009 Bentley Continental, following this thread.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 111 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2009 Bentley Continental. This looks promising.

May 24, 2025 Reply

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