[Answered] Bugatti Type 53 turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Cosmicray
Member since March 2023 • 90 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Bugatti Type 53 - help?

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1944 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bugatti Type 53. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (3)

Quantumpie
Member • 116 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Bugatti Type 53.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 10 posts

Will this work for older Bugatti Type 53s? Mine's a 2009.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 90 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Bugatti Type 53 as well.

October 26, 2024 Reply

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