[Resolved] Lost key code for my BMC Choppers Big Daddy - what can I do?

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Digitaldude
Member since February 2022 • 34 posts

Need my BMC Choppers Big Daddy's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1250 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMC Choppers Big Daddy. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Neonqueen
Member • 137 posts

Will this work for older BMC Choppers Big Daddys? Mine's a 2009.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 19 posts

I tried this with my BMC Choppers Big Daddy but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 25, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 87 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my BMC Choppers Big Daddy.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 86 posts

I’ve got a 2012 BMC Choppers Big Daddy, would this method still work?

October 27, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 19 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my BMC Choppers Big Daddy too.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 148 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMC Choppers Big Daddy.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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