[Status: Resolved] Is it safe to buy PIN codes online for a 2015 BMW 228 i?

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Matrixfan
Member since June 2022 • 98 posts

Looking for my 2015 BMW 228 i's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1126 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 BMW 228 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumq
Member • 105 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2015 BMW 228 i.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 27 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2015 BMW 228 i.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 125 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2015 BMW 228 i for a while.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 31 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2015 BMW 228 i?

September 01, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 55 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2015 BMW 228 i, thanks for posting!

September 02, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 46 posts

Just tried this on my 2015 BMW 228 i—anyone else have success?

September 03, 2024 Reply

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