[Free Tool] 2019 BMW M4 asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Echolima
Member since September 2021 • 25 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2019 BMW M4

Posted on April 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2019 BMW M4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Vortexx
Member • 137 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2019 BMW M4 key issues!

April 16, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 121 posts

This thread might save my 2019 BMW M4. Thanks everyone!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 6 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2019 BMW M4 this weekend.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 77 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2019 BMW M4.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 150 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2019 BMW M4, thanks for posting!

April 20, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 58 posts

I think my 2019 BMW M4 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

April 21, 2025 Reply

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