[Status: Resolved] How to get my BMW 440i xDrive Coupe's key code to program replacement keys?

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Flyingmonk
Member since August 2021 • 85 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my BMW 440i xDrive Coupe?

Posted on August 11, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Icemann
Member • 18 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer BMW 440i xDrive Coupe.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 85 posts

Got a dead key fob for my BMW 440i xDrive Coupe. Need the code badly.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 69 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW 440i xDrive Coupe, following this thread.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 30 posts

My BMW 440i xDrive Coupe has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

August 15, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 140 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my BMW 440i xDrive Coupe—need the code first.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 99 posts

Still can’t find the code for my BMW 440i xDrive Coupe. This might do it.

August 17, 2024 Reply

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