[Answered] My BMW 4Series M Sport Convertible won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Goldeneye
Member since March 2022 • 39 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program BMW 4Series M Sport Convertible keys?

Posted on April 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Firestarter
Member • 145 posts

Really need the key code for my BMW 4Series M Sport Convertible, thanks for sharing!

April 18, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 90 posts

My BMW 4Series M Sport Convertible's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 110 posts

I’m not alone! My BMW 4Series M Sport Convertible is doing the same thing.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 42 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a BMW 4Series M Sport Convertible owner.

April 21, 2025 Reply

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