[Issue Closed] 2020 BMW 740 i key code lookup - what info do I need?

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Emeraldcity
Member since June 2023 • 53 posts

Looking for my 2020 BMW 740 i's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1907 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 BMW 740 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (3)

Quantumq
Member • 81 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2020 BMW 740 i.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 25 posts

Was about to give up on my 2020 BMW 740 i, but this gives me hope.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 57 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2020 BMW 740 i before?

September 08, 2024 Reply

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