[Free Tool] 2017 BMW 2 Series not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 2017 BMW 2 Series?

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2017 BMW 2 Series owner.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2017 BMW 2 Series?

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2017 BMW 2 Series. Trying this instead.

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