[Answered] My 2016 BMW M2 fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Unicorn
Member since February 2023 • 42 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2016 BMW M2?

Posted on November 23, 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. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Madhatter
Member • 79 posts

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

November 24, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 110 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 BMW M2.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 68 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 BMW M2.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 128 posts

My 2016 BMW M2 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 27, 2024 Reply

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