[Closed] BMW 6 s won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Alphamale
Member since June 2023 • 144 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my BMW 6 s?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 6 s. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (4)

Jumpman
Member • 57 posts

My BMW 6 s might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 141 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW 6 s, following this thread.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 88 posts

Same issue here with my BMW 6 s, let me know if it works.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 143 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW 6 s this weekend.

January 25, 2025 Reply

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