[Free Tool] OBD tools that read key code for 1995 BMW 3 Series

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Knightlight
Member since July 2022 • 38 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 1995 BMW 3 Series?

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1243 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 BMW 3 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Xenowarrior
Member • 52 posts

Anyone try this on a 1995 BMW 3 Series with push-button start?

December 18, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 102 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1995 BMW 3 Series all week. Hope this helps.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 5 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1995 BMW 3 Series's key code.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 113 posts

My 1995 BMW 3 Series's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 22 posts

Was about to give up on my 1995 BMW 3 Series, but this gives me hope.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 101 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1995 BMW 3 Series. This might do it.

December 23, 2024 Reply

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