[Closed] Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2017 BMW M3 keys?

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Zombiehunt
Member since September 2021 • 47 posts

Need my 2017 BMW M3's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on November 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 BMW M3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumflux
Member • 131 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2017 BMW M3, following this thread.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 93 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2017 BMW M3. Thanks!

November 17, 2024 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 10 posts

I’m not alone! My 2017 BMW M3 is doing the same thing.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 72 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2017 BMW M3.

November 19, 2024 Reply

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