[Closed] Dealer being difficult about 2017 BMW 330 i key code

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Happycamper
Member since May 2022 • 62 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2017 BMW 330 i

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 921 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 BMW 330 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Timemachine
Member • 112 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2017 BMW 330 i.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 72 posts

My 2017 BMW 330 i's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 127 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2017 BMW 330 i. Huge thanks!

August 17, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 141 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2017 BMW 330 i.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 45 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2017 BMW 330 i.

August 19, 2024 Reply

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