[Confirmed] VIN decoder for BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer key or PIN code?

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Quantumx
Member since November 2021 • 94 posts

Need my BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on November 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1131 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Whitenoise
Member • 129 posts

Finally, something that might help with my BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer's key code issue!

November 05, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 59 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 14 posts

Trying to figure this out for my BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer too!

November 07, 2024 Reply

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