[Fixed] My BMW X4 M Competition SUV only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Zombiehunt
Member since April 2023 • 119 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my BMW X4 M Competition SUV

Posted on March 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 739 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW X4 M Competition SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Laserfocus
Member • 137 posts

Been stuck with my BMW X4 M Competition SUV for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 27 posts

I tried this with my BMW X4 M Competition SUV but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 14, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 83 posts

Following along—same issue with my BMW X4 M Competition SUV.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 31 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a BMW X4 M Competition SUV before?

March 16, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 107 posts

Anyone try this on a BMW X4 M Competition SUV with push-button start?

March 17, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 48 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my BMW X4 M Competition SUV.

March 18, 2025 Reply

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