[Confirmed Fix] Bought used RollsRoyce Silver Shadow - transponder code missing

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Gizmoguy
Member since July 2023 • 118 posts

Need my RollsRoyce Silver Shadow's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on December 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 653 posts

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

Posted on December 29, 2024

Replies (3)

Deltaforce
Member • 40 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my RollsRoyce Silver Shadow's mystery code.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 114 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's RollsRoyce Silver Shadow. Giving it a go myself.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 20 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my RollsRoyce Silver Shadow.

December 31, 2024 Reply

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