[Recommended Fix] My 2016 BMW 320 i xDrive is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Blackbelt
Member since December 2021 • 110 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2016 BMW 320 i xDrive?

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1784 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 BMW 320 i xDrive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumleap
Member • 39 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2016 BMW 320 i xDrive.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 13 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2016 BMW 320 i xDrive.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 76 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2016 BMW 320 i xDrive, hope someone can help.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 40 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2016 BMW 320 i xDrive. This looks promising.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 43 posts

Will this work for older 2016 BMW 320 i xDrives? Mine's a 2009.

October 19, 2024 Reply

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