[Free Solution] How do I tell if my BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe uses a transponder?

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Whiteknight
Member since April 2022 • 121 posts

Need my BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (5)

Xenowarrior
Member • 21 posts

Looking for the same thing for my BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe, hope someone can help.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 72 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe key issue.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 130 posts

Was about to tow my BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe. Let me try this first.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 10 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupes?

April 02, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 69 posts

My BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 03, 2025 Reply

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