[Solution] How dealers get key codes for 2016 BMW 4 Series

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Fastlane
Member since December 2021 • 131 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 2016 BMW 4 Series?

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 971 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 BMW 4 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 132 posts

Just tried this on my 2016 BMW 4 Series—anyone else have success?

December 26, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 148 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2016 BMW 4 Series.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 9 posts

My 2016 BMW 4 Series just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 66 posts

My 2016 BMW 4 Series has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 29, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 145 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 BMW 4 Series before?

December 30, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 26 posts

Does this method work for the 2016 BMW 4 Series models from 2010 onward?

December 31, 2024 Reply

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