[Resolved] Just changed ECU on my RollsRoyce Dawn - need new transponder code?

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Ziggystar
Member since August 2022 • 72 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my RollsRoyce Dawn?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Warpspeed
Member • 132 posts

My RollsRoyce Dawn's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 47 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my RollsRoyce Dawn, following this thread.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 50 posts

Why is finding a key code on a RollsRoyce Dawn this hard?!

August 28, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 116 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my RollsRoyce Dawn too.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 86 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a RollsRoyce Dawn?

August 30, 2024 Reply

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