[Archived] Trying to program a new key for 2016 BMW i8 - code required?

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Xfactor
Member since December 2022 • 71 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2016 BMW i8?

Posted on May 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 510 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 BMW i8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Gamerpro
Member • 116 posts

Does this method work for the 2016 BMW i8 models from 2010 onward?

May 18, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 72 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2016 BMW i8, hope someone can help.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 130 posts

Using this on my 2016 BMW i8 now. Hope it works.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 55 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2016 BMW i8 too!

May 21, 2025 Reply

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