[Recommended Fix] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2016 Bentley Continental?

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Greenlantern
Member since August 2022 • 45 posts

Need my 2016 Bentley Continental's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 647 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Bentley Continental. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (4)

Karmapolice
Member • 35 posts

Just what I needed! My 2016 Bentley Continental has been acting up lately.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 104 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2016 Bentley Continental.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 29 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2016 Bentley Continental.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 86 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2016 Bentley Continental.

August 25, 2024 Reply

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