[Archived] Can't start my RollsRoyce Wraith Black Badge, key code issue?

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How can I access my RollsRoyce Wraith Black Badge's key code to program new keys?

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my RollsRoyce Wraith Black Badge for a while.

Worked for someone with a RollsRoyce Wraith Black Badge? Need to hear it!

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my RollsRoyce Wraith Black Badge.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 RollsRoyce Wraith Black Badge?

Great info! Needed this for my old RollsRoyce Wraith Black Badge.

Appreciate any advice—my RollsRoyce Wraith Black Badge won’t recognize the key.

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