[Update] 2012 Bentley Continental won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Codemaster
Member since August 2022 • 70 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2012 Bentley Continental for key programming?

Posted on March 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Bentley Continental. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 07, 2025

Replies (4)

Zerocool
Member • 25 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2012 Bentley Continental?

March 07, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 16 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2012 Bentley Continental—need the code first.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 71 posts

Saved me from towing my 2012 Bentley Continental. Thanks!

March 09, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 67 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2012 Bentley Continental's key code.

March 10, 2025 Reply

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