[Status: Resolved] Can't program new key without code for 2016 BMW 428 Gran Coupe

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Laughingman
Member since August 2021 • 36 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2016 BMW 428 Gran Coupe?

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1851 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 BMW 428 Gran Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Betatest
Member • 91 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2016 BMW 428 Gran Coupe owner.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 82 posts

Will this work for older 2016 BMW 428 Gran Coupes? Mine's a 2009.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 44 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2016 BMW 428 Gran Coupe!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 85 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2016 BMW 428 Gran Coupe!

April 22, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 76 posts

My 2016 BMW 428 Gran Coupe's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 9 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2016 BMW 428 Gran Coupe!

April 24, 2025 Reply

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