[Archived] Stuck programming my BMW i4 Gran Coupe M50 key - missing vital code

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Whitenoise
Member since June 2022 • 60 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my BMW i4 Gran Coupe M50?

Posted on March 14, 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 Gran Coupe M50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Moonwalker
Member • 91 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a BMW i4 Gran Coupe M50.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 131 posts

This is exactly what I need for my BMW i4 Gran Coupe M50, thanks for posting!

March 16, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 72 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW i4 Gran Coupe M50 for a while.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 64 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BMW i4 Gran Coupe M50 for a while.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 53 posts

Why is finding a key code on a BMW i4 Gran Coupe M50 this hard?!

March 19, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 119 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my BMW i4 Gran Coupe M50. Huge thanks!

March 20, 2025 Reply

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