[Fixed] Need help fast - 2017 BMW 4 Series immobilizer blocking start

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Hackman
Member since January 2022 • 32 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2017 BMW 4 Series

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 728 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 BMW 4 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Laughingman
Member • 117 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2017 BMW 4 Series key issues!

December 15, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 81 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2017 BMW 4 Series. Trying this instead.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 67 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 BMW 4 Series as well.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 82 posts

I have a 2011 2017 BMW 4 Series, will this method work for that year?

December 18, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 141 posts

Trying this out on my 2017 BMW 4 Series today—hoping it works.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 131 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2017 BMW 4 Series. Thanks!

December 20, 2024 Reply

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