[Confirmed Fix] My 2016 BMW 740 i key was cloned but code still needed?

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Killerbee
Member since January 2022 • 67 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2016 BMW 740 i key fob?

Posted on October 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1868 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 BMW 740 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 12, 2024

Replies (4)

Karmapolice
Member • 89 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2016 BMW 740 i.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 38 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2016 BMW 740 i.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 35 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2016 BMW 740 i. Thanks!

October 14, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 92 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2016 BMW 740 i. Thanks!

October 15, 2024 Reply

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