[Completed] Where's the key code card for 2010 BMW X3 kept?

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Digitalx
Member since September 2022 • 134 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2010 BMW X3 for making new keys?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1422 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 BMW X3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Rustynail
Member • 106 posts

Will this work if the 2010 BMW X3 has an aftermarket alarm?

December 05, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 124 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2010 BMW X3.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 50 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2010 BMW X3. Huge thanks!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 8 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2010 BMW X3, following this thread.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 73 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2010 BMW X3, would this method still work?

December 09, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 81 posts

Was about to give up on my 2010 BMW X3, but this gives me hope.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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