[Archived] Lost my keys - how to get key code for BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe

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Moonwalker
Member since November 2021 • 150 posts

Need my BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1477 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Omegared
Member • 24 posts

Finally, something that might help with my BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe's key code issue!

May 16, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 83 posts

My BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

May 17, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 83 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 105 posts

Worked for someone with a BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe? Need to hear it!

May 19, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 18 posts

Same problem on my BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe. Watching for any working solutions.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 111 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe.

May 21, 2025 Reply

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