[Working] Need help fast - 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance immobilizer blocking start

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Nighthawk
Member since March 2023 • 83 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance for programming keys?

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1303 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Uncleben
Member • 138 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance—need the code first.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 135 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance owner.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 58 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, would this method still work?

February 17, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 79 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, would this method still work?

February 18, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 77 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance too.

February 19, 2025 Reply

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