[Completed] Lost key code for my BMW 840i Gran Coupe - what can I do?

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Laughingman
Member since June 2022 • 30 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program BMW 840i Gran Coupe keys?

Posted on September 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 814 posts

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

Posted on September 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Neondream
Member • 63 posts

Just tried this on my BMW 840i Gran Coupe—anyone else have success?

September 22, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 19 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW 840i Gran Coupe for a while.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 24 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my BMW 840i Gran Coupe, hope this helps.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 90 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a BMW 840i Gran Coupe?

September 25, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 19 posts

My BMW 840i Gran Coupe might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 119 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my BMW 840i Gran Coupe key code too.

September 27, 2024 Reply

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