[Free Tool] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to 1993 BMW 325iC

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Alphacent
Member since February 2022 • 104 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1993 BMW 325iC for key programming?

Posted on January 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Lightspeed
Member • 73 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1993 BMW 325iC.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 22 posts

Really need the key code for my 1993 BMW 325iC, thanks for sharing!

January 15, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 84 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1993 BMW 325iC.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 27 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1993 BMW 325iC.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 68 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1993 BMW 325iC for days.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 80 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 BMW 325iC won’t recognize the key.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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