[Working] Key code help for 1994 BMW 3 Series with switchblade key

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Pandaking
Member since March 2023 • 114 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1994 BMW 3 Series

Posted on August 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 BMW 3 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 91 posts

Trying this on my 1994 BMW 3 Series later. Will report back.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 35 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1994 BMW 3 Series, hope someone can help.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 129 posts

Saved me from towing my 1994 BMW 3 Series. Thanks!

September 01, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 101 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1994 BMW 3 Series.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 96 posts

Desperate to get my 1994 BMW 3 Series running again. Trying this tonight.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 123 posts

Using this on my 1994 BMW 3 Series now. Hope it works.

September 04, 2024 Reply

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