[Issue Closed] Trying to get key code from VIN for my 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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Bluescreen
Member since December 2021 • 46 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is to program a key?

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1526 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (3)

Kingkong
Member • 41 posts

Was about to give up on my 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is, but this gives me hope.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 78 posts

Just tried this on my 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is—anyone else have success?

December 19, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 84 posts

My 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 20, 2024 Reply

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