[Confirmed Fix] Trying to program a new key for BMW 4Series 435i M Sport - code required?

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Purplerain
Member since August 2021 • 119 posts

Where's the key code stored on a BMW 4Series 435i M Sport for programming keys?

Posted on May 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 4Series 435i M Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Haloeffect
Member • 128 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW 4Series 435i M Sport, following this thread.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 144 posts

I really hope this trick works on my BMW 4Series 435i M Sport.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 100 posts

Same problem on my BMW 4Series 435i M Sport. Watching for any working solutions.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 40 posts

My BMW 4Series 435i M Sport won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 19 posts

My BMW 4Series 435i M Sport refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 10, 2025 Reply

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