[Confirmed Fix] Need my BMW 640i Cabrio High Executive's key code to program a new transponder key

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my BMW 640i Cabrio High Executive?

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Wish I found this thread before towing my BMW 640i Cabrio High Executive.

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my BMW 640i Cabrio High Executive. Trying this now.

I’ve got a 2012 BMW 640i Cabrio High Executive, would this method still work?

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer BMW 640i Cabrio High Executive.

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