[Answered] 2007 BMW 328 xi 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Charlie
Member since June 2023 • 87 posts

How can I find my 2007 BMW 328 xi's key code to program a new key?

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2007 BMW 328 xi. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Irongiant
Member • 149 posts

Desperate to get my 2007 BMW 328 xi running again. Trying this tonight.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 142 posts

I have the same 2007 BMW 328 xi and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 114 posts

Was about to give up on my 2007 BMW 328 xi, but this gives me hope.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 29 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2007 BMW 328 xi.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 123 posts

Been stuck with my 2007 BMW 328 xi for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
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Been stuck with my 2007 BMW 328 xi for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 04, 2025 Reply

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