[Confirmed Fix] Where's the key code stored on a BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo for programming keys?

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Killerinst
Member since October 2022 • 43 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo?

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1938 posts

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

Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Laserfocus
Member • 7 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 42 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo before?

August 08, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 73 posts

I have the same BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 83 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 91 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo.

August 11, 2024 Reply

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