[Verified] Trying to flash ECU on BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, code mismatch error

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Outlawjoe
Member since June 2022 • 52 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe for key programming?

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1272 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Laserfocus
Member • 59 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 34 posts

If this works for my BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, I owe you big time.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 133 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe. Giving it a go myself.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 61 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 36 posts

Trying this on my BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe later. Will report back.

April 06, 2025 Reply

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