[Confirmed Fix] DIY method for retrieving PIN from BMW 8Series Basis Sedan ECU?

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Yellowbird
Member since September 2022 • 136 posts

How can I retrieve my BMW 8Series Basis Sedan's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1291 posts

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

Posted on December 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Misterx
Member • 37 posts

This thread might save my BMW 8Series Basis Sedan. Thanks everyone!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 57 posts

My BMW 8Series Basis Sedan is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 5 posts

Desperate to get my BMW 8Series Basis Sedan running again. Trying this tonight.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 56 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW 8Series Basis Sedans?

December 10, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 87 posts

This is exactly what I need for my BMW 8Series Basis Sedan, thanks for posting!

December 11, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 41 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my BMW 8Series Basis Sedan. Trying this now.

December 12, 2024 Reply

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