[Free Solution] Dealer refusing key code for my BMW X7 M60i xDrive - options?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my BMW X7 M60i xDrive

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW X7 M60i xDrive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW X7 M60i xDrives?

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW X7 M60i xDrive.

Key code problems with my BMW X7 M60i xDrive as well. Subscribed!

Was about to give up on my BMW X7 M60i xDrive, but this gives me hope.

Trying this out on my BMW X7 M60i xDrive today—hoping it works.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW X7 M60i xDrive.

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