[Answered] Where's the key code stored in a 2018 BMW 4 Series for making new keys?

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Alphawolf
Member since November 2021 • 132 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2018 BMW 4 Series

Posted on October 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 BMW 4 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 142 posts

This thread might save my 2018 BMW 4 Series. Thanks everyone!

October 20, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 114 posts

Will this work if the 2018 BMW 4 Series has an aftermarket alarm?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 139 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2018 BMW 4 Series this hard?!

October 22, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 143 posts

My 2018 BMW 4 Series just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 54 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2018 BMW 4 Series. Trying this now.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 39 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2018 BMW 4 Series?

October 25, 2024 Reply

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