[Solution] 1996 BMW M3 won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Lionheart
Member since July 2023 • 57 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1996 BMW M3

Posted on April 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1547 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 BMW M3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 23 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1996 BMW M3 as well.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 73 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1996 BMW M3 before?

April 17, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 72 posts

I think my 1996 BMW M3 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 62 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1996 BMW M3 for a while.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 148 posts

Really need the key code for my 1996 BMW M3, thanks for sharing!

April 20, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 70 posts

Just tried this on my 1996 BMW M3—anyone else have success?

April 21, 2025 Reply

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