[Closed] Stuck programming my BMW i4 M50 Hatchback2023 key - missing vital code

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Quantumpie
Member since June 2023 • 12 posts

How can I retrieve my BMW i4 M50 Hatchback2023's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW i4 M50 Hatchback2023. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Easymoney
Member • 119 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my BMW i4 M50 Hatchback2023 too.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 99 posts

My BMW i4 M50 Hatchback2023 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 71 posts

Been stuck with my BMW i4 M50 Hatchback2023 for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 74 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the BMW i4 M50 Hatchback2023?

August 24, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 117 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my BMW i4 M50 Hatchback2023 key code too.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 67 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BMW i4 M50 Hatchback2023.

August 26, 2024 Reply

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