[Resolved] Legal issues with sharing key code for 1997 BMW M3

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Darthvader
Member since July 2022 • 27 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1997 BMW M3 to make keys?

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 826 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 BMW M3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenoking
Member • 9 posts

If this works for my 1997 BMW M3, I owe you big time.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 134 posts

My 1997 BMW M3 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 16, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 45 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1997 BMW M3.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 34 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1997 BMW M3's mystery code.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 17 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1997 BMW M3.

October 19, 2024 Reply

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