[Recommended Fix] 2016 BMW 7 Series key reader not responding - code issue?

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Byteme
Member since September 2021 • 11 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2016 BMW 7 Series?

Posted on December 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Blackbelt
Member • 18 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2016 BMW 7 Series won’t recognize the key.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 107 posts

Been stuck with my 2016 BMW 7 Series for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 12 posts

I think my 2016 BMW 7 Series has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 60 posts

My 2016 BMW 7 Series needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

December 16, 2024 Reply

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