[Status: Resolved] Do I need a dealer for 2017 Bentley Continental immobilizer reset?

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Yellowjacket
Member since July 2022 • 107 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2017 Bentley Continental for key programming?

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Bentley Continental. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Kingkong
Member • 20 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2017 Bentley Continental.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 99 posts

Anyone try this on a 2017 Bentley Continental with push-button start?

February 15, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 62 posts

My 2017 Bentley Continental's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 14 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2017 Bentley Continental too.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 111 posts

My 2017 Bentley Continental might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

February 18, 2025 Reply

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