[Solved] Need to reset my RollsRoyce Droptail immobilizer system

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Need the key code to program a new key for my RollsRoyce Droptail - help?

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Been here before with my RollsRoyce Droptail. Let’s see if this one works.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a RollsRoyce Droptail owner.

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my RollsRoyce Droptail.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my RollsRoyce Droptail.

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