[Success] Need to program a key for my 2008 BMW Alpina B7 but don’t have the code

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Gizmoguy
Member since May 2022 • 19 posts

Looking for my 2008 BMW Alpina B7's key code to program a new key

Posted on September 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 BMW Alpina B7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 26, 2024

Replies (3)

Voodooman
Member • 145 posts

My 2008 BMW Alpina B7 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 76 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2008 BMW Alpina B7s?

September 27, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 45 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2008 BMW Alpina B7 all week. Hope this helps.

September 28, 2024 Reply

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