[Closed] 2009 BMW 128 i won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Laserbeam
Member since February 2023 • 33 posts

Looking for my 2009 BMW 128 i's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 17, 2024

Replies (4)

Vortexx
Member • 111 posts

Was about to tow my 2009 BMW 128 i. Let me try this first.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 51 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2009 BMW 128 i won’t recognize the key.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 139 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2009 BMW 128 i.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 65 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2009 BMW 128 i!

October 20, 2024 Reply

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