[Answered] Locked out of my 2006 BMW 7 Series, missing PIN code

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How to get my 2006 BMW 7 Series's key code to program replacement keys?

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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2006 BMW 7 Series.

Was about to give up on my 2006 BMW 7 Series, but this gives me hope.

This just might solve my 2006 BMW 7 Series's ignition issue.

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