[Solved] How to extract transponder code from my 2013 BMW 328 i xDrive ECU?

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Whiteknight
Member since November 2021 • 131 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2013 BMW 328 i xDrive?

Posted on February 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 13, 2025

Replies (5)

Wildthing
Member • 16 posts

My 2013 BMW 328 i xDrive's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 13, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 83 posts

Trying this on my 2013 BMW 328 i xDrive later. Will report back.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 132 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2013 BMW 328 i xDrive?

February 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 16 posts

I’m not alone! My 2013 BMW 328 i xDrive is doing the same thing.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 72 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2013 BMW 328 i xDrive.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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