[Archived] Looking for free way to retrieve PIN code on 2019 BMW i3

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Wizardoz
Member since November 2022 • 107 posts

Need my 2019 BMW i3's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 979 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2019 BMW i3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (4)

Killerinst
Member • 19 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2019 BMW i3 owner.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 97 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2019 BMW i3 for days.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 102 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2019 BMW i3.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 85 posts

Trying this out on my 2019 BMW i3 today—hoping it works.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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