[Update] Bugatti Type 40 remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Bluemoon
Member since July 2023 • 74 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Bugatti Type 40?

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1928 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bugatti Type 40. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Pandaexpress
Member • 59 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Bugatti Type 40.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 76 posts

Been stuck with my Bugatti Type 40 for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 133 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Bugatti Type 40. Trying this instead.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 83 posts

This just might solve my Bugatti Type 40's ignition issue.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 137 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Bugatti Type 40 this hard?!

December 30, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 112 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Bugatti Type 40 too.

December 31, 2024 Reply

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