[Completed] Bought used BMW i4 Base Hatchback - transponder code missing

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Zerogravity
Member since March 2022 • 78 posts

How can I access my BMW i4 Base Hatchback's key code to program new keys?

Posted on October 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 785 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW i4 Base Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Windwalker
Member • 105 posts

My BMW i4 Base Hatchback won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 11 posts

My BMW i4 Base Hatchback needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 22, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 118 posts

Desperate to get my BMW i4 Base Hatchback running again. Trying this tonight.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 85 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW i4 Base Hatchback.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 88 posts

Trying this out on my BMW i4 Base Hatchback today—hoping it works.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 136 posts

Been stuck with my BMW i4 Base Hatchback for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 26, 2024 Reply

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