[Free Solution] Key code problem with my BMW 4 Series M Sport, need help

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Airjordan
Member since March 2023 • 79 posts

Need my BMW 4 Series M Sport's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 697 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 4 Series M Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 93 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my BMW 4 Series M Sport. Huge thanks!

December 15, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 48 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW 4 Series M Sport.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 133 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer BMW 4 Series M Sport.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 50 posts

I really hope this trick works on my BMW 4 Series M Sport.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 101 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my BMW 4 Series M Sport.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 40 posts

Desperate to get my BMW 4 Series M Sport running again. Trying this tonight.

December 20, 2024 Reply

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