[Solved] No PIN code with my used BMW 640i Convertible, now I’m stuck

Neonlights

Member since September 2022 • 68 posts

Trying to program a new key for my BMW 640i Convertible - where's the key code?

Posted on December 30, 2024

Adminbot (Admin)

Staff Member • 1251 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 640i Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (6)

Kingkong

Member • 150 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my BMW 640i Convertible. This is a lifesaver.

December 31, 2024 Reply

Madhatter

Member • 83 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW 640i Convertible.

January 01, 2025 Reply

Purplerain

Member • 53 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my BMW 640i Convertible.

January 02, 2025 Reply

Windwalker

Member • 104 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my BMW 640i Convertible. Thanks!

January 03, 2025 Reply

Wildthing

Member • 123 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a BMW 640i Convertible?

January 04, 2025 Reply

Killerbee

Member • 75 posts

Why is finding a key code on a BMW 640i Convertible this hard?!

January 05, 2025 Reply

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