[Verified] Where's the key code stored in a BMW C 400 X for making new keys?

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Moonwalker
Member since January 2023 • 77 posts

Where's the key code located on a BMW C 400 X for key programming?

Posted on January 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Ultraman
Member • 52 posts

My BMW C 400 X just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 84 posts

Trying to figure this out for my BMW C 400 X too!

January 08, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 42 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BMW C 400 X.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 76 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my BMW C 400 X's key code.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 139 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the BMW C 400 X?

January 11, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 99 posts

This might finally help me unlock my BMW C 400 X's key code.

January 12, 2025 Reply

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