[Niteroi]

Hi, i bought a 2009 Arnage T a few months ago and it came with just one key. Tried ordering another one from the dealer and when i thought it was bad enough it would cost me $1600, they told me Bentley no longer had a key for my car, and the only solution would be buying a whole set of new locks that would come with new keys, at around $6500. Someone here in the forum had the same issue and Bentley gave him all lock and new keys for the price of a single key. That sounded not only fair, but what you would expect from a high end car company. Well, i didn't get that same treatment.
So, do you guys know of any other way to get a spare key?

 

[knyphausen56]

It may depend on what dealer you speak to. There are spare keys at the Crewe factory but not every dealer has the pull/willingness to help you out.

 

[Hasan]

What state are you located in ?

 

[Niteroi]

@knyphausen56 Really? is that a thing?
@Hasan I'm in California. The dealer i've been talking with is Bentley Westlake. They've been very helpful and it seemed like they were trying. But the best they could do was offer me $500 off on the new set of locks.
I even called Albers and they said they can't get those keys either.
This situation is so absurd.

 

[dougnewport01]

Ask your dealer about a Valet key. They should be able to supply it as I just bought one from my dealer. They did however, refuse to program it. At this point, I have a nice key chain until I get it programmed. Here is my research to date, which I'd ask forum members to correct or update as they see fit. I normally don't like to post until I achieved a solution, but thought I would share my thoughts (I'm surely wrong on many fronts!!)

From what I can gather, there are three components regarding the key. The cut key itself, an immobilizer chip within the key, and lock/unlock buttons that communicate with the alarm. The immobilizer is below the steering wheel under the knee roll. The alarm module is under the back seat.

When you get a new key, you receive a cut key from the manufacturer, but the immobilizer and lock/unlock must be coded to the car. I believe this can be done with earlier cars provided you have the "immobilizer code". I believe this code can be obtained from the factory, although I've been unable to retrieve. According to @alabbasi, he was able to reprogram a new key for his 2003 Arnage with and Autel MS906 along with the Omitec too. My assumption is you should be able to get the code from the Autel and then use that code to configure the immobilzer within Autel. The alarm would be programmed separately with the Omitec. It does not seem that Omitec supported later cars (2007 or later) as they were supported by VAG, so I'm thinking the alarm would be programmed with that system.

I truly don't think there is any special about our key/immobilizer system, rather the rarity of our cars makes finding anyone to decifer all of this hard to come by. For instance, take a look at our immobilizer (at least in the later Arnages)

Certainly looks a lot like this VW/Skoda unit, a unit that there appear to be many cloning service providers, etc.

With respect to the metal key itself, I simply don't see why ONLY the manufacturer could cut a similar key.

I have access to a friend Autel MS906, but haven't had time yet to mess around. Any other information that can be shared would be awesome as I'd like to have a plan nailed down for Arnage owners present and future.

 

[Niteroi]

@dougnewport01 Thank you for the info. Do you know where i can get a blank key for the later models? I haven't been able to find it anywhere. It would be nice to at least be able to open the door/trunk in an emergency.

 

[dougnewport01]

I don't know, but have your dealer double check by looking for the Valet rather than the Master key to at least confirm availability. My next stop would be an automotive locksmith that can see what they can do, at least with respect to the metal key.

 

[Niteroi]

I called Bentley customer service directly and asked about the valet key. They are going to check on it and get back to me. I’d think my dealer would have given me that option when he found out Bentley didn’t have another key for my car, but you never know. I will keep you guys posted.
Regarding locksmiths, no luck there. I even contacted some who specialize in RR/Bentley but they don’t have anything for the newer cars.

 

[JonG]

It is interesting that so many for sale ads for cars now seem to say "2 keys" - clearly this is the reason why! Hope you get the issue resolved!

 

[Stirling]

I've seen key blanks come up on eBay occasionally. In terms of the transponder, I was able to get a local key shop 'clone' my key rather than program it (for my 97 Turbo R). I wouldn't be surprised if this works for your car too.

Does your key look like the VW/Continental/Flying Spur key fobs?

 

[Niteroi]

No, the key blade looks like the old ones, but attached to a key fob.

 

[Anatoly]

This is a Yale blade, as in the 1st generation Arnage. You can buy a blank and a locksmith will customize and install it in your key

 

[Niteroi]

Thank you, Anatoly. Huge help! Do you know what model Yale blade by chance? What code?

 

[Anatoly]

The code on the blank blade can be cut by the original key or by the lock pins. I do not know the code number of your blade. You can buy on Ebay any suitable piece of electronics for a Bentley, which can be programmed into your car and installed in it Yale blade

 

[Niteroi]

By code I mean the blade model number.

 

[Anatoly]

As far as I know, Yale University has produced only one type of blade for Bentley.

 

[Niteroi]

There are a few different ones on eBay. I’m having a hard time knowing for sure which one is the correct one.

 

[Anatoly]

If we are talking about the blade itself, then it is of the same type. Secrets are different, they are cut at the locksmith by key or lock

 

[Niteroi]

Aren’t they different?

 

[Anatoly]

These are completely different blanks. Perhaps they can be hammered into the lock of your Bentley and they will work

But it's definitely not from Arnage