[Recommended Fix] Where to enter the transponder code in 1991 BMW M3 E30 Group OBD?

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Electricboog
Member since February 2022 • 115 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1991 BMW M3 E30 Group

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

Replies (3)

Reddwarf
Member • 49 posts

Been here before with my 1991 BMW M3 E30 Group. Let’s see if this one works.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 82 posts

I’m not alone! My 1991 BMW M3 E30 Group is doing the same thing.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 10 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1991 BMW M3 E30 Group key issue.

April 24, 2025 Reply

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