[Closed] Locked out of diagnostics - BMW 645ci asks for access code

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Turboboost
Member since August 2023 • 82 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program BMW 645ci keys?

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 511 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 645ci. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (6)

Xrayvision
Member • 82 posts

My BMW 645ci won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 22 posts

If this works for my BMW 645ci, I owe you big time.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 116 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW 645ci this weekend.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 128 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with BMW 645ci key issues!

February 01, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 140 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BMW 645ci.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 39 posts

Using this on my BMW 645ci now. Hope it works.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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