[Issue Closed] My Bugatti Type 55 Roadster only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Quantumx
Member since April 2022 • 33 posts

How to get my Bugatti Type 55 Roadster's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on September 13, 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 55 Roadster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (4)

Zerogravity
Member • 28 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Bugatti Type 55 Roadster.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 38 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Bugatti Type 55 Roadster, following this thread.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 89 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Bugatti Type 55 Roadster.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 76 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Bugatti Type 55 Roadster too.

September 17, 2024 Reply

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