[Update] Where’s the code stored on a 2012 BMW 328 i smart key?

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Xenoking
Member since October 2021 • 44 posts

How can I obtain my 2012 BMW 328 i's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1350 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 BMW 328 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Icecold
Member • 67 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2012 BMW 328 i as well.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 15 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2012 BMW 328 i. Trying this now.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 104 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2012 BMW 328 i. Need the code badly.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 17 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2012 BMW 328 i, would this method still work?

January 08, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 18 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2012 BMW 328 i. This looks promising.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 113 posts

My 2012 BMW 328 i has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 10, 2025 Reply

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