[It Worked!] Trying to revive old BMW Z4 Roadster - no key code available

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Ultraviolet
Member since April 2022 • 100 posts

How can I access my BMW Z4 Roadster's key code to program new keys?

Posted on October 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 920 posts

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

Posted on October 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Xrayspecs
Member • 23 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 BMW Z4 Roadster?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 73 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW Z4 Roadster.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 118 posts

Same issue here with my BMW Z4 Roadster, let me know if it works.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 86 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my BMW Z4 Roadster. Thanks!

October 24, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 139 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my BMW Z4 Roadster's mystery code.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 42 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW Z4 Roadster this weekend.

October 26, 2024 Reply

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