[Archived] Bought a secondhand BMW 6Series 650i Convertible, PIN code missing

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Urbanninja
Member since March 2023 • 141 posts

How to find the factory key code to program BMW 6Series 650i Convertible keys?

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 514 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 6Series 650i Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Gamemaster
Member • 137 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a BMW 6Series 650i Convertible owner.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 10 posts

I tried this with my BMW 6Series 650i Convertible but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 31, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 16 posts

I really hope this trick works on my BMW 6Series 650i Convertible.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 111 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my BMW 6Series 650i Convertible.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 43 posts

Worked for someone with a BMW 6Series 650i Convertible? Need to hear it!

January 03, 2025 Reply

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