[Resolved] Bought used Bugatti Galibier 16C - transponder code missing

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Whiterabbit
Member since November 2022 • 92 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Bugatti Galibier 16C

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bugatti Galibier 16C. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Electricboog
Member • 104 posts

Will this work if the Bugatti Galibier 16C has an aftermarket alarm?

January 11, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 113 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Bugatti Galibier 16C as well.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 145 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Bugatti Galibier 16C. Huge thanks!

January 13, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 73 posts

Been stuck with my Bugatti Galibier 16C for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 63 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Bugatti Galibier 16C this hard?!

January 15, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 144 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Bugatti Galibier 16C, would this method still work?

January 16, 2025 Reply

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