[Resolved] Trying to sync new fob with 2004 BMW 6 Series - code needed?

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Netsurfer
Member since September 2022 • 135 posts

Looking for my 2004 BMW 6 Series's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 BMW 6 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Oldschool
Member • 148 posts

Anyone try this on a 2004 BMW 6 Series with push-button start?

October 25, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 94 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2004 BMW 6 Series. Need the code badly.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 55 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2004 BMW 6 Series. Need the code badly.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 119 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2004 BMW 6 Series?

October 28, 2024 Reply

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