[Solution] Bought a replacement key - now Bugatti Type 101 won’t turn over

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Uncleben
Member since November 2021 • 130 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Bugatti Type 101 - help?

Posted on December 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1621 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bugatti Type 101. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Happyfeet
Member • 90 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Bugatti Type 101.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 47 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Bugatti Type 101—might work for mine too.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 27 posts

Does this method work for the Bugatti Type 101 models from 2010 onward?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 53 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Bugatti Type 101, thanks for posting!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 52 posts

Using this on my Bugatti Type 101 now. Hope it works.

December 29, 2024 Reply

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