[Issue Closed] How can I access my BMW 428i Coupe High Executive's key code to program new keys?

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Orangesoda
Member since March 2022 • 33 posts

Looking for my BMW 428i Coupe High Executive's factory key code to program a key

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (3)

Whitenoise
Member • 68 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my BMW 428i Coupe High Executive.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 87 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW 428i Coupe High Executive.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 145 posts

Trying to figure this out for my BMW 428i Coupe High Executive too!

August 31, 2024 Reply

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