[Status: Resolved] Need programming code to activate new key for 1999 BMW M3 Standard

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Frank
Member since July 2022 • 90 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1999 BMW M3 Standard key?

Posted on March 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 608 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 BMW M3 Standard. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Neonlights
Member • 36 posts

Does this method work for the 1999 BMW M3 Standard models from 2010 onward?

March 14, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 27 posts

Desperate to get my 1999 BMW M3 Standard running again. Trying this tonight.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 34 posts

Been stuck with my 1999 BMW M3 Standard for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 22 posts

Does this method work for the 1999 BMW M3 Standard models from 2010 onward?

March 17, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 58 posts

My 1999 BMW M3 Standard just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 24 posts

Was about to tow my 1999 BMW M3 Standard. Let me try this first.

March 19, 2025 Reply

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