[Free Tool] My 2012 BMW 7 Series only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Grace
Member since October 2021 • 57 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2012 BMW 7 Series to program a key?

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1870 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 BMW 7 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Bob
Member • 18 posts

Worked for someone with a 2012 BMW 7 Series? Need to hear it!

December 27, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 130 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2012 BMW 7 Series?

December 28, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 65 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2012 BMW 7 Series as well.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 12 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2012 BMW 7 Series. Giving it a go myself.

December 30, 2024 Reply

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