[Working] How to get the key code to program keys for my 1997 BMW 840Ci?

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Omegadog
Member since September 2021 • 132 posts

Looking for my 1997 BMW 840Ci's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Digitalnomad
Member • 119 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1997 BMW 840Ci. This is a lifesaver.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 93 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1997 BMW 840Ci?

October 05, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 69 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1997 BMW 840Ci won’t recognize the key.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 128 posts

This thread might save my 1997 BMW 840Ci. Thanks everyone!

October 07, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 136 posts

My 1997 BMW 840Ci needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 08, 2024 Reply

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