[It Worked!] Where do junkyards store BMW Z4 Roadster Z4 M40i codes?

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Quicksilver
Member since May 2023 • 113 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my BMW Z4 Roadster Z4 M40i?

Posted on January 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW Z4 Roadster Z4 M40i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Happycamper
Member • 101 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW Z4 Roadster Z4 M40is?

January 21, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 90 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old BMW Z4 Roadster Z4 M40i.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 62 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a BMW Z4 Roadster Z4 M40i before?

January 23, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 123 posts

My BMW Z4 Roadster Z4 M40i might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 24, 2025 Reply

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