[Success] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my 2018 BMW Base?

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Timelord
Member since October 2021 • 95 posts

How can I obtain my 2018 BMW Base's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on March 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 Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Xenowarrior
Member • 96 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2018 BMW Base owner.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 141 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2018 BMW Base. This looks promising.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 29 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2018 BMW Base, following this thread.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 122 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 BMW Base.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 48 posts

Worked for someone with a 2018 BMW Base? Need to hear it!

March 23, 2025 Reply

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