[Solution] Where is the transponder code located in a 2010 BMW 328 i?

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Whitenoise
Member since September 2022 • 98 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2010 BMW 328 i?

Posted on May 12, 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 328 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 13, 2025

Replies (4)

Redbull
Member • 84 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2010 BMW 328 i. Huge thanks!

May 13, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 123 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2010 BMW 328 i.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 103 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2010 BMW 328 i, thanks for posting!

May 15, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 87 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2010 BMW 328 i before?

May 16, 2025 Reply

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