[Issue Closed] Replacing keys on a BMW M6 - code required?

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Alphaomega
Member since August 2022 • 139 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my BMW M6 to program a key?

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1903 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW M6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (3)

Megamind
Member • 141 posts

Will this work for older BMW M6s? Mine's a 2009.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 129 posts

Just what I needed! My BMW M6 has been acting up lately.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 111 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my BMW M6.

January 10, 2025 Reply

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