[Success] My Bentley S3 and Continental won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Purplerain
Member since January 2022 • 92 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Bentley S3 and Continental?

Posted on May 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1705 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bentley S3 and Continental. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Jazzmann
Member • 24 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Bentley S3 and Continental owner.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 68 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Bentley S3 and Continental.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 80 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Bentley S3 and Continental.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 42 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Bentley S3 and Continental?

May 06, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 25 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Bentley S3 and Continental.

May 07, 2025 Reply

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