[Confirmed] Key cut but not programmed - Bugatti Type 51A stuck

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Quicksilver
Member since October 2021 • 135 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Bugatti Type 51A

Posted on September 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 522 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bugatti Type 51A. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Vortexx
Member • 139 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Bugatti Type 51A.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 127 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Bugatti Type 51A, would this method still work?

September 12, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 70 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Bugatti Type 51A as well.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 56 posts

Using this on my Bugatti Type 51A now. Hope it works.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 126 posts

I’m not alone! My Bugatti Type 51A is doing the same thing.

September 15, 2024 Reply

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