[Verified] Need the factory key code to program a key for my BMW 650i Gran Coupe

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Quantumfizz
Member since September 2022 • 93 posts

Need my BMW 650i Gran Coupe's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1918 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 650i Gran Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 23, 2024

Replies (4)

Netsurfer
Member • 91 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer BMW 650i Gran Coupe.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 40 posts

My BMW 650i Gran Coupe just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 89 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my BMW 650i Gran Coupe—need the code first.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 130 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my BMW 650i Gran Coupe as well.

October 26, 2024 Reply

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