[Answered] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my BMW M240i xDrive Convertible?

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Where can I find the key code to program keys for my BMW M240i xDrive Convertible?

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Worked for someone with a BMW M240i xDrive Convertible? Need to hear it!

Looking for the same thing for my BMW M240i xDrive Convertible, hope someone can help.

My BMW M240i xDrive Convertible has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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