[Solved] Help needed - 2012 BMW 335 i not recognizing replacement key

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Xenowarrior
Member since May 2022 • 43 posts

Looking for my 2012 BMW 335 i's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1123 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 BMW 335 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Titanium
Member • 13 posts

Will this work for older 2012 BMW 335 is? Mine's a 2009.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 75 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2012 BMW 335 i key code too.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 127 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2012 BMW 335 i.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 150 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2012 BMW 335 i?

October 26, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 11 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2012 BMW 335 i.

October 27, 2024 Reply

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