[Update] 2010 BMW 3 Series 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Darthvader
Member since January 2022 • 73 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2010 BMW 3 Series?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 BMW 3 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Outlawjoe
Member • 9 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2010 BMW 3 Series.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 33 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2010 BMW 3 Series. Trying this now.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 43 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2010 BMW 3 Series key issue.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 8 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2010 BMW 3 Series.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 97 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2010 BMW 3 Series.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 73 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2010 BMW 3 Series.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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