[Archived] Can my mechanic find key code for 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i?

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Moonwalker
Member since September 2021 • 140 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i

Posted on February 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (3)

Echolima
Member • 43 posts

Same problem on my 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i. Watching for any working solutions.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 51 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i too!

February 18, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 106 posts

Worked for someone with a 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i? Need to hear it!

February 19, 2025 Reply

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