[Recommended Fix] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my BMW M3 Competition?

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Rogueone
Member since November 2022 • 10 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my BMW M3 Competition

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1992 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW M3 Competition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Frostydog
Member • 49 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW M3 Competition.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 10 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my BMW M3 Competition.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 144 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a BMW M3 Competition.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 65 posts

Trying to figure this out for my BMW M3 Competition too!

November 26, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 5 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW M3 Competitions?

November 27, 2024 Reply

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