[It Worked!] Where can I get the key code for my BMW 8 Series Convertible?

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Where's the key code stored to program keys for a BMW 8 Series Convertible?

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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer BMW 8 Series Convertible.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my BMW 8 Series Convertible. Trying this instead.

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW 8 Series Convertible.

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW 8 Series Convertible, following this thread.

Anyone try this on a BMW 8 Series Convertible with push-button start?

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