[Closed] Dealer claims BMW Z4 30si Coupe key code is proprietary

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Karmapolice
Member since March 2022 • 112 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my BMW Z4 30si Coupe

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Laserbeam
Member • 71 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the BMW Z4 30si Coupe?

April 22, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 118 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a BMW Z4 30si Coupe owner.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 137 posts

I’m not alone! My BMW Z4 30si Coupe is doing the same thing.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 62 posts

This thread might save my BMW Z4 30si Coupe. Thanks everyone!

April 25, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 113 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's BMW Z4 30si Coupe. Giving it a go myself.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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