[Confirmed] BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Crazycat
Member since May 2022 • 143 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i?

Posted on January 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 627 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Electricboog
Member • 94 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 71 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i owner.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 137 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i too.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 18 posts

If this works for my BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i, I owe you big time.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 144 posts

I tried this with my BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i but still no luck. Any suggestions?

January 27, 2025 Reply

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