[Success] Bugatti Type 30 immobilizer not responding after new key

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Xrayspecs
Member since May 2023 • 50 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Bugatti Type 30 for programming keys?

Posted on December 28, 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 30. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 29, 2024

Replies (5)

Goldeneye
Member • 58 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Bugatti Type 30.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 134 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Bugatti Type 30—need the code first.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 93 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Bugatti Type 30.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 145 posts

Key code problems with my Bugatti Type 30 as well. Subscribed!

January 01, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 147 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Bugatti Type 30, would this method still work?

January 02, 2025 Reply

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