[Resolved] 2009 BMW 3 Series 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Voodoochild
Member since August 2022 • 12 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2009 BMW 3 Series?

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Laughingman
Member • 141 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2009 BMW 3 Series, thanks for posting!

February 05, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 102 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2009 BMW 3 Series owner.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 45 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2009 BMW 3 Series's mystery code.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 133 posts

Just what I needed! My 2009 BMW 3 Series has been acting up lately.

February 08, 2025 Reply

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