[Answered] Trying to program a new key for my 2018 BMW 2 Series - where's the key code?

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Jazzhands
Member since January 2023 • 25 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2018 BMW 2 Series?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 BMW 2 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Bluemoon
Member • 57 posts

Just tried this on my 2018 BMW 2 Series—anyone else have success?

January 19, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 16 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2018 BMW 2 Series.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 102 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2018 BMW 2 Series.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 80 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2018 BMW 2 Series, would this method still work?

January 22, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 147 posts

I have a 2011 2018 BMW 2 Series, will this method work for that year?

January 23, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 18 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2018 BMW 2 Series?

January 24, 2025 Reply

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