[Recommended Fix] Trying to start a 2017 BMW 230 i without immobilizer PIN

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Knightrider
Member since May 2022 • 107 posts

How can I retrieve my 2017 BMW 230 i's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on November 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 928 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 BMW 230 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Lonewolf
Member • 118 posts

My 2017 BMW 230 i is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 80 posts

I have a 2011 2017 BMW 230 i, will this method work for that year?

November 15, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 112 posts

Really need the key code for my 2017 BMW 230 i, thanks for sharing!

November 16, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 24 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2017 BMW 230 i this weekend.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 127 posts

This just might solve my 2017 BMW 230 i's ignition issue.

November 18, 2024 Reply

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