[Free Solution] Does the 2008 BMW M6 transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Frostymug
Member since May 2022 • 90 posts

Need my 2008 BMW M6's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 22, 2025
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Posted on January 23, 2025

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Happyfeet
Member • 83 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2008 BMW M6 too.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 141 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2008 BMW M6.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 81 posts

My 2008 BMW M6 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 25 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2008 BMW M6, hope this helps.

January 26, 2025 Reply

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