[Archived] 2015 BMW 328 i xDrive won’t crank - all signs point to missing code

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Whitenoise
Member since November 2021 • 41 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2015 BMW 328 i xDrive?

Posted on March 19, 2025
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Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Phoenixrise
Member • 79 posts

I have the same 2015 BMW 328 i xDrive and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 49 posts

My 2015 BMW 328 i xDrive has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 21, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 133 posts

Desperate to get my 2015 BMW 328 i xDrive running again. Trying this tonight.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 29 posts

Same problem on my 2015 BMW 328 i xDrive. Watching for any working solutions.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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