[Free Solution] Do you need a code when changing BCM in Bugatti Type 252?

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Megabyte
Member since August 2022 • 46 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Bugatti Type 252 key fob?

Posted on December 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bugatti Type 252. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Urbanninja
Member • 57 posts

Just tried this on my Bugatti Type 252—anyone else have success?

December 09, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 128 posts

Trying this out on my Bugatti Type 252 today—hoping it works.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 72 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Bugatti Type 252, following this thread.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 69 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Bugatti Type 252.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 9 posts

I think my Bugatti Type 252 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 13, 2024 Reply

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