[Solved] Trying to sync new fob with BMW X1 Kit M Sport - code needed?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my BMW X1 Kit M Sport?

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Looking for the same thing for my BMW X1 Kit M Sport, hope someone can help.

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my BMW X1 Kit M Sport.

Just what I needed! My BMW X1 Kit M Sport has been acting up lately.

Appreciate any advice—my BMW X1 Kit M Sport won’t recognize the key.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a BMW X1 Kit M Sport.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW X1 Kit M Sport.

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