[Working] Replacing remote for 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender - need access code?

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Bluesteel
Member since January 2023 • 114 posts

Need my 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on May 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 03, 2025

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Rustynail
Member • 96 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 25 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender, thanks for posting!

May 04, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 25 posts

My 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 05, 2025 Reply

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