[Status: Resolved] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my 2015 BMW M235 i xDrive

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Highvoltage
Member since January 2023 • 112 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2015 BMW M235 i xDrive

Posted on September 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 604 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 BMW M235 i xDrive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 02, 2024

Replies (4)

Hackman
Member • 66 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2015 BMW M235 i xDrive.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 40 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2015 BMW M235 i xDrive for days.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 32 posts

Was about to tow my 2015 BMW M235 i xDrive. Let me try this first.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 52 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2015 BMW M235 i xDrive. Huge thanks!

September 05, 2024 Reply

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