[Completed] Need my 2016 BMW M2 Base's key code to program a new transponder key

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Outlawstar
Member since February 2023 • 74 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2016 BMW M2 Base keys at the dealer?

Posted on October 31, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 BMW M2 Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Greenlantern
Member • 71 posts

Using this on my 2016 BMW M2 Base now. Hope it works.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 19 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2016 BMW M2 Base key issue.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 5 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2016 BMW M2 Base.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 49 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2016 BMW M2 Bases?

November 04, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 128 posts

Using this on my 2016 BMW M2 Base now. Hope it works.

November 05, 2024 Reply

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