[Working] Key cloning didn’t work - 2018 Bentley Continental still needs code

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Captaincrunch
Member since January 2022 • 57 posts

How can I retrieve my 2018 Bentley Continental's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on August 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1509 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Bentley Continental. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 58 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2018 Bentley Continental.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 38 posts

Will this work if the 2018 Bentley Continental has an aftermarket alarm?

August 25, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 98 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2018 Bentley Continental, would this method still work?

August 26, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 117 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2018 Bentley Continental.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 121 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2018 Bentley Continental. This is a lifesaver.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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